---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05 Title: Old Fashioned Penuche Squares Categories: Candies, Gifts Yield: 36 Candies 2 c Brown sugar; packed 1/2 c Water 1/2 c Condensed milk 1/2 c Nuts; chopped Combine brown sugar and water in a 2 qt microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 3 to 3-1/2 minutes at HIGH or until boiling. Stir in sweetened condensed milk. Microwave for 8 to 10 minutes at MED-HIGH (70%)*, (see below), or until mixture forms a soft ball (240°F on a candy thermometer) when a small amount is dropped in cold water. Stir in chopped nuts. Beat until thick and creamy. Pour into a 8" square buttered pan. Cool. Cut into squares. * Compact microwaves use HIGH (100%) for MED-High. Posted by: Judy Garnett (PJXG05A) -----