Brown Sugar Candy

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 pound brown sugar
• 3/4 cup evaporated milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• 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.