This Oklahoma Nut Candy Recipe Is Sweet And Simple To Make
Prep Time:
2 hours, 35 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Servings:
24 Pieces
Ingredients
  • ½ cup pecans
  • ½ cup walnuts, chopped
  • 3 cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
Directions
  1. Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper and butter lightly. Set aside.
  2. Toast the pecans and walnuts in a dry skillet until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  3. In a small heavy saucepan, pour in 1 cup of sugar and cook over low heat while stirring often.
  4. Cook until the sugar is completely melted and dark brown, about 20 minutes.
  5. As the sugar cooks down, add the remaining sugar and cream to a Dutch oven with a heavy bottom. Simmer over low heat until the sugar has dissolved.
  6. Add the caramelized sugar to the Dutch oven while continuously stirring.
  7. Bring the heat up to medium and cook the mixture until it reaches 244 F, known as the soft ball stage.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in the baking soda until completely combined.
  9. Add the butter and vanilla. Stir until the butter has melted and the mixture is smooth.
  10. Let the mixture rest for 20 minutes.
  11. After the mixture has rested, stir in the toasted nuts and mix until the sheen has gone.
  12. Transfer to the prepared pan.
  13. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  14. Cut into bars to serve.