noun
- A Mexican candy made from brown sugar, butter, and nuts, typically pecans or walnuts, often shaped into small balls or patties.
Usage: plural of panocha; regional, primarily southwestern United States and Mexico; also spelled 'panoche' or 'panucha'
Examples
- She bought a box of panochas at the local Mexican market.
- The panochas were made with pecans and had a rich, buttery flavor.
- Grandma's homemade panochas were always a hit at family gatherings.
- These panochas melt in your mouth.
- The vendor sold panochas alongside other traditional sweets.