Description
Oklahoma Nut Candy is a delightful and creamy treat that seamlessly combines rich flavors of nuts with a sweet, sugary base. This traditional American confection is perfect for any occasion—whether you’re celebrating a holiday, hosting a birthday party, or simply indulging in a sweet snack at home. Its unique texture and flavor will impress family and friends alike. With just a few simple steps, you can create this mouthwatering candy that is not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste preferences!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 6 cups sugar (divided)
- 1 ½ cups chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt 2 cups of sugar over low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Meanwhile, combine the remaining sugar and heavy cream in a large saucepan and simmer over low heat.
- Once the first batch of sugar has melted, pour it into the cream mixture while stirring continuously.
- Increase to medium heat and cook until reaching 244°F (softball stage).
- Remove from heat, stir in baking soda, then add butter and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Allow the mixture to rest for 20 minutes before stirring in the chopped nuts.
- Pour into the prepared dish and let cool for 1-2 hours before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg