Yum! 🍬 Oklahoma Nut Candy is an old-fashioned Southern-style treat — sweet, chewy, and loaded with crunchy nuts. It’s especially popular around the holidays but is easy enough to make year-round. Sometimes called “Oklahoma Brown Candy” or simply “Nut Candy,” it’s basically a brown sugar fudge full of pecans or walnuts.
🍬 Oklahoma Nut Candy (Old-Fashioned Fudge Style)
🛒 Ingredients:
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2 cups light brown sugar, packed
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1 cup granulated sugar
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¾ cup evaporated milk
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2–2½ cups chopped pecans (or walnuts)
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Optional: pinch of salt or cinnamon for extra warmth
👩🍳 Instructions:
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Prepare your pan:
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Line an 8×8 or 9×9-inch square pan with parchment paper or lightly butter it.
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Cook the candy:
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In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, and evaporated milk.
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Stir constantly over medium heat until the mixture begins to boil.
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Boil to soft-ball stage (235°F / 113°C):
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Use a candy thermometer.
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Once it hits temp, remove from heat immediately.
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Stir in butter and vanilla:
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Let it cool for about 5 minutes, then beat the mixture with a wooden spoon until it starts to thicken and lose its gloss (2–4 minutes).
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Add nuts & set:
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Stir in chopped nuts quickly and pour into the prepared pan.
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Let it cool completely at room temp (about 1–2 hours).
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Cut & enjoy:
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Slice into squares once firm. Store in an airtight container.
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📌 Tips:
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Don’t skip the candy thermometer — it’s the key to that perfect fudgy texture.
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You can toast the nuts beforehand for deeper flavor.
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This candy is rich — small pieces go a long way!
Want a peanut version, a no-cook microwave shortcut, or a caramel twist on it?
