Description
Oklahoma Nut Candy is a delightful blend of creamy sweetness and nutty crunch, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion. This classic American candy combines heavy cream, butter, and your choice of walnuts or pecans to create a rich dessert that’s perfect for gifting or sharing at gatherings. With its smooth texture and nostalgic appeal, this homemade confection is sure to evoke sweet memories while satisfying your cravings. Perfectly sliceable and easy to prepare, Oklahoma Nut Candy will impress family and friends with its delicious flavor and beautiful presentation.
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, stirring constantly until liquefied (about 20 minutes).
- In a large saucepan, combine the remaining 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 the heat to medium and cook until reaching softball stage (244°F).
- Remove from heat, stir in baking soda, then add butter and vanilla.
- Allow to rest for 20 minutes before mixing in chopped nuts.
- Pour into the prepared dish; cool for 1-2 hours before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg