Until recently, I had not heard of Oklahoma Nut Candy. The name alone piqued my interest, and after doing some research, I discovered that this sweet has a rich history! It was first published in 1936 in The Daily Oklahoman’s culinary column under the name Aunt Bill’s Brown Candy. From then, it appears to have spread across the nation. People recognize a nice Christmas treat when they taste it! The instructions have changed little throughout the years, but the components have essentially remained consistent. Mainly, a lot of sugar.

If you look at the ingredient list, you’ll notice that this recipe calls for a generous six cups of sugar. Yes, you read that correctly. Other baking ingredients can be found there as well. You can choose whichever nuts you choose, but pecans and walnuts have always been popular. I can’t help but think that peanuts would be quite good. In my recipe, I opted to go with tradition and use pecan nuts.

You can choose whichever nuts you choose, but pecans and walnuts have always been popular. I can’t help but think that peanuts would be quite good. In my recipe, I opted to go with tradition and use pecan nuts.

Max, the family’s affectionate Labrador, relaxes close to Charlie, periodically nudging a toy towards him with his nose. Charlie laughs, amused by Max’s playful antics, and reaches out to pet the dog’s velvety fur.

Olivia and Ethan share loving glances, their hearts full of delight as they observe their son’s inquiry and happiness. Olivia draws closer to Charlie, her face beaming with affection. She tenderly grabs his tiny hand and asks, “Charlie, can you say ‘I love you’?”Charlie’s face lights up with resolve as he firmly states, “I wuv you!” The room is filled with a strong sense of warmth and pride. Olivia exclaims, her eyes welling with tears of delight.