Oklahoma Nut Candy
Until recently, I had never heard of Oklahoma Nut Candy. The name alone was enough to grab my attention and after a little research I learned this candy has quite the history! It was first published in 1936 in the food column of The Daily Oklahoman where it was called Aunt Bill’s Brown Candy.
From there it seems to have made the rounds throughout the nation. People know a good Christmas treat when they taste it!
The instructions varied a bit throughout the years, but the ingredients have stayed largely the same. Mainly, a whole lot of sugar. If you take a peak at the ingredient list you’ll see that this recipe calls for a hefty six cups of sugar. Yup, you read that right.
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Oklahoma Nut Candy
Oklahoma Nut Candy, also known as Pecan Pralines, is a delicious and sweet treat. Here’s a simple recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Before you start, line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it. This will be used to drop and cool the nut candies.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, evaporated milk, and butter over medium heat.
- Stir the mixture continuously until the sugars dissolve and the butter melts.
- Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Continue cooking and stirring until the candy thermometer reaches the soft ball stage (about 234-240°F or 112-116°C).
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit for a couple of minutes to cool slightly.
- Stir in the pecan halves and vanilla extract. Mix until the pecans are well coated.
- Working quickly, use a spoon to drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Make sure to leave enough space between each candy.
- Allow the Oklahoma Nut Candy to cool and harden at room temperature. This may take about 30 minutes to an hour.
- Once the candies are completely cooled and set, you can transfer them to an airtight container for storage.
Enjoy these sweet and nutty Oklahoma Nut Candies! They make for a delightful homemade treat or a lovely gift.
