How to Make Penoches (Mexican Candy)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup chopped nuts

Instructions

  1. Over medium heat, cook brown sugar, milk, butter and chocolate in a heavy saucepan. Stir briskly until mixture reaches a temperature of 236 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
  2. Remove from heat. Add vanilla and nuts; blend in well.
  3. Pour mixture into greased pan and cool. Cut into squares.