Description
Oklahoma Nut Candy is a delightful homemade treat that combines a rich, creamy base with the crunch of nuts, making it an irresistible dessert for any occasion. This candy, often enjoyed during holidays or family gatherings, is incredibly simple to prepare and can be customized with your favorite nuts. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create a memorable confection that everyone will love. Whether served on a platter at a party, given as gifts, or enjoyed as an everyday snack, Oklahoma Nut Candy is sure to please.
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 and set aside.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt 2 cups of sugar over low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently until fully liquefied.
- Simultaneously, combine the remaining 4 cups of sugar and heavy cream in a large saucepan or Dutch oven and 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 reaching 244°F (softball stage), using a candy thermometer for accuracy.
- Remove from heat and stir in baking soda until well incorporated.
- Add unsalted butter and vanilla extract; stir until smooth.
- Let rest for about 20 minutes before mixing in chopped nuts.
- Pour into prepared dish and allow to cool for 1-2 hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg