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Easy Penuche

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A classic, sweet fudge made with brown sugar, butter, milk, and pecans, offering a rich caramel flavor and a smooth, creamy texture.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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

Notes

This penuche is very sweet, so cut into small squares. You can substitute walnuts for pecans if preferred. Use a loaf pan or an 8 or 9-inch square pan for shaping.

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