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Brown Sugar Candy

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"This recipe is from my mother. This is only one of the many candy recipes she makes at Christmas and gives away to friends." — KAYKWILTS

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Original recipe makes 16 servings Change Servings

1 pound brown sugar
3/4 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

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Directions

Butter a 8 or 9 inch square baking dish.
In a large heavy saucepan, stir together the brown sugar and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until the 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.
Remove from the heat and stir in the butter, vanilla and walnuts. Continue to beat with a sturdy spoon until the mixture looses its gloss. Pour into the prepared pan. Score into squares with a knife then set aside until firm, about 5 minutes. Cut into squares and serve or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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Great recipe! Turned out perfect. The reason another users came out runny was because it was not heated to the proper temp. Sugar is a very tricky substance to work with so temp. is very important. Too cool of temp makes it soft or runny and too hot will make it hard or crumbly!

—Amber Dawn

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 11, 2008

I'm not sure what happened to my batch but it seems to be much more like a soft chewy caramel than any type of fudge or candy I've made before. Is that right? Is that how it's supposed to turn out?

—ccofer

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23 Ratings

May 15, 2008

It was my first time making any candy like this and i think i stirred it for to long because it was more crystally than i would have expected. Nevertheless it was good, and i will definitly try again!

—cyndierella27

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Jun 26, 2008

I have been looking for this type of recipe for years! I really don't like the "soft" fudge at all and all the recipes I have tried seem to produce that texture. This is the one I was looking for exactly! This fudge is often found at church bake sales. THANK YOU so much for sharing! Lorrie

—Lorrie

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Nov 24, 2007

this is a great candy also called blond fudge. it's just like granny use to make!!! yum yum

—Country Caterers

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Feb 09, 2011

This is really good candy & so easy. I guess I didn't cook the milk & sugar long enough at first because when I put it all in the pan it was REALLY runny looking, and so I took a chance and put it ALL (butter & all) back into the pot and boiled it longer, (probably another 3-4 minutes) and then poured it back into the pan. Then in the refrigerator... I didn't know how it would turn out, but it worked! Very good texture, and so easy! Thanks!

—Shannon Koller

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Jan 20, 2008

Exactly what I was looking for! My grandmom use to make this all the time when I was growing up. She couldn't remember how to make it and I found this! My family loved it, it was like a walk down memory lane! Thanks for this recipe!

—Harrison's Mom

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Jun 24, 2009

it tastes like a sugar browny....i used splenda mixed with brown sugar and it was delicious! definitely better with the walnuts..

—Zafah7

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Nutrition

Calories
162 kcal
8%

Carbohydrates
29.6 g
10%

Cholesterol
7 mg
2%

Fat
4.8 g
7%

Fiber
0.3 g
1%

Protein
1.4 g
3%

Sodium
31 mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Brown Sugar Candy

Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 162
Calories from Fat: 43

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.8g 7 %
Saturated Fat 1.7g 8 %
Cholesterol 7mg 2 %
Sodium 31mg 1 %
Potassium 91mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 29.6g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1 %
Protein 1.4g 3 %
Sugars 28.8g
Vitamin A 1 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 7 %
Iron 3 %
Thiamin 2 %
Niacin 3 %
Vitamin B6 2 %
Magnesium 4 %
Folate 3 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.