Peanut Butter Penuche 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups packed light brown sugar 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Butter the bottom and sides of a heavy 4-quart saucepan. In pan, combine the sugars, milk, corn syrup and salt. Cook and [...]

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Penuche Bars 1/2 cup shortening or butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup coconut 1 cup nuts, chopped Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix together shortening, brown sugar and [...]

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Tia Maria Penuche 4 tablespoons unsalted butter1 pound light brown sugar3/4 cup milk1 cup chopped nuts2 tablespoons Tia Maria liqueur In a heavy saucepan, melt 2 tablespoon of the butter. Add sugar and milk and stir well. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until candy reaches the soft-ball stage (235 degrees F to 240 degrees [...]

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Abby’s Famous Penuche Fudge 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup light cream1/3 cup milk2 tablespoons butter or margarine1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup walnut pieces Butter a 9-inch square baking dish. Butter the sides of a heavy 2-quart saucepan. Combine sugars, cream, milk and butter in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring [...]

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Fresh Apple Cake with Penuche Frosting 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil2 eggs1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cinnamon2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour2 cups granulated sugar3 cups chopped apples1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons vanilla extract Bake for one hour in a tube pan at 325 degrees F. Frost after cooling completely. Penuche Frosting2 cups brown sugar [...]

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No-Bake Penuche Drop Cookies 1/2 cup butter2 cups light brown sugar1/2 cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cusp quick oats (uncooked)3/4 cup chopped nuts Combine nuts, oats and vanilla extract in a bowl and set aside. Combine brown sugar, butter, and milk in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil 1 minute (start timing once [...]

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Penuche Icing 1/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup brown sugar2 tablespoons milk1 cup confectioners’ sugar Melt butter in a saucepan. Add brown sugar. Boil over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Cool to lukewarm. Add sugar gradually, beating until of spreading consistency.

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Penuche Covered Nuts 1 box dark brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup evaporated milk 1 tablespoon light Karo syrup1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 1/2 cups nut halves Cook sugars, milk, syrup and salt to soft ball stage. Remove from heat; add butter and vanilla extract. Cool to lukewarm. [...]

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Penuche 2 pounds light brown sugar1 cup evaporated milk1/2 cup butter1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/2 cups chopped nuts3/4 cup chopped candied cherries Mix sugar, milk, butter and salt in a 6-quart saucepan. Cook, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan. Cook without stirring until a [...]

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Pumpkin Cookies with Penuche Frosting 1 cup shortening 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup pumpkin puree 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease [...]

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