Best Penuche Easy Fudge Like Recipes

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PENUCHE FUDGE



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This is a favorite recipe that has been in our family for over 20 years. My aunt taught me how to make it when I was 12 years old and I am still making it today. -Jhana Seidler, Venice, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 pounds (81 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. square pan with foil; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter., In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugars, milk, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage). Remove from heat. Add vanilla and remaining butter to pan (do not stir)., Cool, without stirring, to 110°, about 40 minutes. Beat with a spoon until fudge just begins to thicken. Add walnuts; continue beating until fudge becomes very thick and just begins to lose its sheen (about 10 minutes total). Immediately spread into prepared pan. Cool., Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Remove foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store between layers of waxed paper in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

EASY PENUCHE



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This wonderfully easy Penuche recipe will blow you away with it's amazing brown sugar flavor and creamy texture! Perfect for the holidays and a tasty addition to cookie trays and dessert tables!

Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
½ cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ½ to 4 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 ½ cups coarsely chopped pecans (plus additional for topping if desired)

Steps:

  • Spray a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Melt butter in a heavy bottomed 2 quart saucepan over medium-low heart, stirring as needed.
  • Stir in the brown sugar and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Gently pour in the milk and stirring constantly, bring mixture to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and let cool for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the mixture is lukewarm or at room temperature.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Stir in powdered sugar, one to one-half cup at a time, stirring until completely combined. Add powdered sugar just until the mixture is thick and has the consistency of fudge. (It wall harden as it chills.)
  • Stir in coarsely chopped pecans.
  • Spoon into the prepared loaf pan and top with additional pecans if desired.
  • Cover and cool until firm.
  • Cut into squares and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 3 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THE BEST PENUCHE EVER!!



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The best Holliday dessert that melts in your mouth and makes you go "Mmmm, thats good!" everytime. :)

Provided by Cupcake101

Categories     Candy

Time 40m

Yield 1 pound

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Butter an 8inch square pan;set aside.
  • Combine Half-and-Half, butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a medium saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil. *Note: if sugar gets on the side of the pan, get a small bowl of water and a pastry brush and wipe down the sides.
  • Add the candy thermometer (bulb of thermometer should not touch the bottom of the saucepan). Continue to cook until mixture reaches the soft-ball stage (238 degrees F).
  • Pour into large heat-proof mixer bowl.
  • Cool until lukewarm (about 110 degrees F). Don't stir it!
  • Once it gets to the right temperature, add vanilla and beat with electric mixer until thick and candy looses it's gloss.
  • Beat in pecans.
  • Spread into prepared pan and refrigerate until firm.
  • Cut into squares then store in refrigerator.

BUTTERY PENUCHE (BROWN SUGAR) FUDGE



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Make and share this Buttery Penuche (Brown Sugar) Fudge recipe from Food.com.

Provided by NitaCook

Categories     Candy

Time 1h

Yield 60 one inch squares

Number Of Ingredients 7

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)

Steps:

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

PENUCHE - EASY FUDGE LIKE RECIPE



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Provided by clawson

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup unsalted Challenge butter plus additional for buttering parchment
2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 1/2 to 4 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans plus additional for topping if desired

Steps:

  • Spray a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan cooking spray and line with parchment paper. Set aside. Can use 8 or 9 inch square if desired. Melt butter in a heavy bottomed 2 quart saucepan over medium-low heart, stirring as needed. Stir in the brown sugar and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gently pour in the milk and stirring constantly, bring mixture to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the mixture is lukewarm or at room temperature. Stir in the vanilla extract. Stir in powdered sugar, one to one-half cup at a time, stirring until completely combined. Add powdered sugar just until the mixture is thick and has the consistency of fudge. (It wall harden as it chills.) Stir in coarsely chopped pecans. Spoon into the prepared loaf pan and top with additional pecans if desired. Cover and cool until firm. Cut into squares and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

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