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A rich, creamy Southern candy made with sugar, cream, butter, and crunchy nuts for a nostalgic treat.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts

Equipment

  • heavy saucepan
  • wooden spoon
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

  1. Combine sugar, heavy cream, and butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture reaches soft-ball stage.
  3. Remove from heat and carefully stir in baking soda and vanilla.
  4. Stir in chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
  5. Drop spoonfuls onto parchment or wax paper and allow to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 6IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Cook to soft-ball stage for best texture.

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