Microwaved Penuche Recipe
Summary
Ingredients
| Firmly packed brown sugar | 2 1⁄2 Cup (40 tbs) | |
| Milk | 3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
| Butter/Margarine | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Light corn syrup | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Salt | 1 Pinch | |
| Vanilla | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Chopped nuts | 1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 450 Calories from Fat 66
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7 g11.1%
Saturated Fat 2.5 g12.6%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 8.2 mg2.7%
Sodium 110.6 mg4.6%
Total Carbohydrates 97 g32.4%
Dietary Fiber 0.57 g2.3%
Sugars 93.9 g
Protein 3 g5.5%
Vitamin A 1.8% Vitamin C
Calcium 12.2% Iron 3.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
MICROWAVE 5 MINUTES on HIGH, or until sugar is dissolved.
Stir well.
MICROWAVE 6 MINUTES on HIGH, or until a small amount dropped in very cold water forms a soft ball (240°).
Cool to lukewarm.
Using a wooden spoon, beat vigorously until mixture begins to thicken.
Stir in vanilla and nuts.
Continue beating until candy is thick and difficult to work.
Spread evenly in buttered (8 x 8-inch) pan.
Cool until firm.
Cut in squares.
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