PENUCHE 
3 c. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. cream or milk
1-2 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. nut meats

Dissolve sugar, salt and cream in a large heavy pan. Stir constantly until boiling. Cover and cook 3 minutes until steam has washed down crystals from side of pan, uncover and cook slowly without stirring to a soft ball stage or 238 degrees. Cool to 110 degrees. Beat until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla and nuts. Pour into 8"x8" buttered pan or drop from spoon onto buttered surface.

 

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