Buster'S Oklahoma Brown Candy

1. 1

   Put 2 cups sugar into a heavy skillet.

2. 2

   Melt over low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon as it melts slowly and becomes a syrup (about the color of light brown sugar).

3. 3

   Be careful not to let it smoke or turn dark brown.

4. 4

   Dump 4 cups sugar and 2 cups milk into a large deep kettle.

5. 5

   Place over low heat and simmer as you continue to stir the melting sugar.

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   When sugar in skillet has melted, pour in a fine stream into the mixture in the kettle, stirring all the time to blend.

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   Cook and stir until it reaches firm ball stage (244u00b0 or 248u00b0).

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   Remove from heat.

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   Add soda and stir as it foams.

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    Set aside for 20 minutes.

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    Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and beat until candy becomes thick.

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    Fold in the broken pecans.

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    Pour into buttered pan and cool.

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    Freezes well and is delicious.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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