This sugar candy recipe is from my mother. This is only one of the many candy recipes she makes at Christmas and gives away to friends.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
162 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Butter an 8- or 9-inch square baking dish.
Step 2
Stir together brown sugar and evaporated milk in a large, heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until temperature reaches between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C) or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface.
Step 3
Remove from heat and stir in walnuts, butter, and vanilla. Continue to beat with a sturdy spoon until mixture loses its gloss. Pour into the prepared pan. Score into squares with a knife, then set aside until firm, about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Cut into squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
