Description
Oklahoma Nut Candy is a delightful blend of creamy sweetness and crunchy nuts, making it an irresistible treat for sweet cravings. This classic American dessert is incredibly versatile, perfect for family gatherings, holidays, or simply indulging at home. With its rich flavors from heavy cream and butter, coupled with your choice of walnuts or pecans, this candy promises to satisfy any sweet tooth. Easy to make and customizable, Oklahoma Nut Candy can also serve as a fantastic gift or party favor, ensuring your loved ones enjoy a taste of this nostalgic treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 6 cups Sugar (divided)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 cups Walnuts or Pecans (chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt 2 cups of sugar over low heat for about 20 minutes until fully liquefied.
- In a large saucepan, combine the remaining 4 cups of sugar and heavy cream; simmer on low heat.
- Stir the melted sugar into the cream mixture until combined.
- Raise the heat to medium and cook until the mixture reaches 244°F (softball stage).
- Remove from heat, stir in baking soda, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Let the mixture rest for about 20 minutes before adding chopped nuts.
- Pour into the prepared dish and let cool for 1-2 hours or overnight before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg