If you love sweets, you have to try this old-fashioned brown sugar candy by 12 Tomatoes! They are milky, buttery, and perfectly sweet. The chopped walnuts are a nice addition since they give a nice crunch to these treats. We love making this recipe every holiday, as it is super quick, easy, and good for sharing. We make sure that everyone who visits us gets a piece of this yummy treat.
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You only need 7 ingredients to make these brown sugar candies and most of them are pantry staples, like butter, sugar, milk, salt, and vanilla extract. This classic treat will never go away. It’s creamy and rich, and it melts in your mouth. Anyone can easily make it at home in just a few minutes!
Give this a try. I am sure it will bring back a lot of good memories from your childhood.
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Easy Brown Sugar Candy Ingredients
- 3/4 cup of unsalted butter (cubed)
- 3 cups of brown sugar
- 5 oz evaporated milk
- 1 lb of powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of walnuts (chopped)
How to Make the Brown Sugar Candy
Step 1:
Start by lining with a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper or grease with butter or non-stick spray.
Step 2:
In a large saucepan, add the milk, brown sugar, and butter. Stir over medium high heat and bring it to a boil.
Step 3:
Once boiling, lower the heat and beat in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and walnuts using a hand mixer. Beat until just thickened.
Step 4:
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and let it cool until set.
Step 5:
Once set, slice it into squares and enjoy!
Old-Fashioned Brown Sugar Candy
