Prep Time: 10minutes minutesCook Time: 20minutes minutesTotal Time: 2hours hours 31minutes minutes Servings: 50
Ingredients
3 cups granulated sugar
1 cup whole milk or evaporated milk for richer flavor
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts mix of both is great
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Prepare the pan:
Line a small baking dish (8×8 or 9×9) with parchment paper or lightly butter the bottom and sides.
Cook the base:
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, milk, butter, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until butter melts and sugar dissolves.
Boil the mixture:
Bring to a gentle boil and cook until the mixture reaches soft-ball stage (235–240°F) on a candy thermometer. If you don’t have one, drop a little into cold water — it should form a soft, squishable ball.
Remove from heat:
Take the pot off the burner. Stir in vanilla. Let mixture cool 3–5 minutes without touching it.
Beat for texture:
Stir vigorously for 2–3 minutes until the candy thickens slightly and turns creamy.
Add nuts:
Fold in the pecans or walnuts until evenly distributed.
Set the candy:
Pour mixture into the prepared dish and smooth the top. Let cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours, or chill to speed up.
Cut & serve:
Slice into squares or small rectangles. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 50g