1. a creamy fudge candy made with brown sugar, butter, milk, and often nuts

Examples

• Grandma’s penuche was always the first candy to disappear at family gatherings.
• The recipe called for pecans to be stirred into the penuche while it was still warm.
• She cut the penuche into small squares and arranged them on a decorative plate.
• The candy shop featured traditional penuche alongside chocolate truffles.
• Making penuche requires careful attention to temperature to achieve the right consistency.
• The brown sugar gives penuche its distinctive caramel-like flavor.