Walnut Penuche (Microwave) Recipe

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Walnut Penuche (Microwave)
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Directions:

  1. Line an 8 inch square pan with foil, letting foil extend above 2 sides.
  2. Grease lightly.
  3. Spread nuts in a 9 inch microwave safe pie plate.
  4. Microwave uncovered on high 6 to 7 minutes, stirring 3 times, until lightly toasted.
  5. Melt butter in a 3 quart microwave safe bowl.
  6. Stir in sugar and milk until blended.
  7. Microwave uncovered on high 7 to 9 minutes, stirring 4 times, until sugar has completely dissolved and mixture has thickened and is a medium caramel color.
  8. Using potholders, move bowl to heatproof surface.
  9. Add vanilla.
  10. Beat with an electric mixer 3 to 4 minutes until smooth and shiny.
  11. Add walnuts and beat on low sped 1 minute to distribute evenly.
  12. Spread in prepared pan.
  13. Cool, then cover and refrigerate until firm, 2 to 3 hours.
  14. Holding foil ends, carefully lift candy to cutting board.
  15. Peel off foil.
  16. Cut candy in 1 inch squares.
  17. Store tightly covered in a cool place.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 798.6 Kcal (3344 kJ)
Calories from fat 531.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 59.09g 91%
Cholesterol 84.16mg 28%
Sodium 29.66mg 1%
Potassium 356.06mg 8%
Total Carbs 62.62g 21%
Sugars 57.85g 231%
Dietary Fiber 3.28g 13%
Protein 12.2g 24%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 103.7mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 537.56 Kcal (2251 kJ)
Calories from fat 357.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.78g 91%
Cholesterol 56.65mg 28%
Sodium 19.97mg 1%
Potassium 239.67mg 8%
Total Carbs 42.15g 21%
Sugars 38.94g 231%
Dietary Fiber 2.21g 13%
Protein 8.21g 24%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 13%
Iron 1.3mg 11%
Calcium 69.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 20.2
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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