Oklahoma Nut Candy (also called Aunt Bill’s Brown Candy) is a classic old-fashioned confection with a rich caramel flavor, a creamy fudge-like texture, and crunchy pecans or walnuts. It first appeared in an Oklahoma newspaper in 1936 and has remained a popular holiday treat.
Ingredients
6 cups granulated sugar (divided)
2 cups heavy cream
½ cup unsalted butter
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ cups chopped pecans or walnuts
Directions
In a heavy saucepan, melt 2 cups of the sugar over medium heat until it becomes a deep amber caramel. Do not stir constantly—
swirl the pan as needed.
In a separate saucepan, combine the remaining 4 cups sugar, heavy cream, and butter. Heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot.
Carefully pour the hot cream mixture into the caramelized sugar, stirring until smooth.
Cook the mixture until it reaches the soft-ball stage (238–240°F / 114–116°C) on a candy thermometer.
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