OKLAHOMA NUT CANDY

(Old-fashioned Aunt Bill’s Brown Candy)

 Ingredients

• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup pecans
• 1/2 cup walnuts (or use all pecans)

This candy is known for its rich caramel flavor + crunchy nuts.

 Instructions

1. Prepare

• Line a baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.

2. Toast the nuts

• In a dry pan, toast pecans and walnuts for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
• Set aside.

3. Cook the caramel

• In a saucepan, add sugar + cream.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
• Continue cooking until it thickens and turns a deep caramel color.

4. Add butter & vanilla

• Remove from heat.
• Stir in butter and vanilla until smooth.

5. Add baking soda

• Mix in baking soda (this helps create a lighter texture).

6. Add nuts

• Stir in toasted nuts until evenly coated.

7. Set the candy

• Pour mixture into prepared pan.
• Let it cool completely (about 2 hours).

8. Cut & serve

• Cut into small squares or bars. Tips

• Don’t rush the cooking — slow caramel = best flavor.
• Use a candy thermometer if possible (soft-ball stage ≈ 115°C).
• You can add chocolate on top for extra taste.

 What it tastes like

• Soft, chewy caramel
• Buttery and sweet
• Crunchy from nuts
• Similar to pralines or caramel fudge