Penuche

dessert

Penuche — front of the card
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Penuche — back of the card
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10 min active · 45 min total (times estimated)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1½ cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup nuts, chopped

Steps

  1. Combine light brown sugar, white sugar, and milk in a saucepan.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the mixture forms a firm ball when a small amount is dropped in cold water (firm-ball stage, approximately 245–250°F).
  3. Remove from heat and add butter, vanilla, and chopped nuts.
  4. Beat the mixture until it becomes thick.
  5. Spread onto a platter and allow to cool and set before cutting.