Buttery Penuche (Brown Sugar) Fudge

This makes the most delicious, decadent rich buttery penuche fudge you will ever taste.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Yields: 60 one inch squares

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup  canned evaporated milk
• 2  cups  firmly packed brown sugar
• 3⁄4 cup unsalted butter, cut into chunks
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 3⁄4 cups powdered sugar
• 1  cup  toasted walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. In a heavy medium sized pot, bring first 4 ingredients to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
2. Reduce heat to low and stir frequently until candy thermometer reads 240°F (soft ball stage) (this will take about 20-30 minutes).
3. Pour into a metal bowl as a plastic one will melt and add vanilla.
4. Beat with electric mixer at medium speed.
5. Add powdered sugar slowly and continue beating until fudge is thick and smooth (about 3-4 minutes).
6. Add walnuts and stir with spoon.
7. Spread in an ungreased 8" square pan and refrigerate-uncovered for about 30 minutes.
8. Cut into small squares and eat.