Description
Oklahoma Nut Candy is a delightful treat that brings together the rich flavors of butter, cream, and nuts into a sweet confection that’s hard to resist. This homemade candy is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a festive holiday gathering or a cozy night in with family. With its creamy texture and satisfying crunch from the nuts, each bite offers a memorable taste experience. The best part? It’s incredibly easy to make at home, allowing you to customize it with your favorite nuts like walnuts or pecans. Packaged beautifully, Oklahoma Nut Candy also makes for an impressive homemade gift that friends and family will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 6 cups sugar (divided)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt 2 cups of sugar over low heat for about 20 minutes until fully liquefied.
- In a large saucepan, combine the remaining 4 cups of sugar and heavy cream. Simmer on low heat.
- Once the first batch of sugar is melted, pour it into the cream mixture while stirring continuously.
- Increase heat to medium and cook until it reaches the softball stage (244°F).
- Remove from heat and stir in baking soda until well mixed.
- Add butter and vanilla extract; stir until smooth.
- Let cool for 20 minutes before mixing in chopped nuts.
- Transfer to the greased baking dish and let cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg