Oklahoma Brown Candy

1. 1

   Measure 2 cups sugar into a heavy skillet.

2. 2

   Cook over low heat, stirring with wooden spoon as it melts and becomes a syrup, about the color of light brown sugar (don't burn it!).

3. 3

   Mix the other 4 cups of sugar and the lite cream into a large, deep, heavy kettle. Over low heat, bring to a boil, then increase heat to a fast boil. Pour the melted sugar from the skillet into the large kettle mixture in a small, thin stream, stirring continuously to blend. Cook and stir mixture until it reaches a firm ball stage (244u00b0 to 248u00b0).

4. 4

   Remove from heat.

5. 5

   Add soda and stir vigorously as it foams.

6. 6

   Add butter and stir until melted.

7. 7

   Set aside at room temperature for 20 minutes.

8. 8

   Add vanilla and beat until candy becomes thick and the glossy appearance turns dull.

9. 9

   Fold in pecans.

10. 10

    Pour into a buttered 11 x 9-inch dish.

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