1. Plural of penuche; a fudgy candy made from brown sugar, butter, and milk or cream, often with nuts.
Usage: Also spelled 'penuches' or 'penuchies'.; Regional/informal; common in American candy-making.

Examples

• She made a batch of penuchis for the bake sale.
• The recipe called for brown sugar and pecans to make creamy penuchis.
• My grandmother's penuchis were always the first to sell at the church fundraiser.
• These homemade penuchis taste better than any store-bought candy.