There’s something magical about walking into Grandma’s kitchen at Christmas — the sweet smell of caramel, vanilla, and roasted nuts filling the air. This old-fashioned Christmas candy brings that magic right back. It’s simple, buttery, and melts in your mouth, just like Grandma used to make.
✨ Why You’ll Love It
This recipe is pure holiday nostalgia. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it captures the cozy sweetness of Christmas past — the kind of treat that makes everyone hover around the candy dish “just for one more piece.” It’s perfect for gifting, snacking, or sneaking a bite while wrapping presents.
🧈 Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup roasted peanuts (or pecans, if you prefer)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
🍯 Directions
- Prepare Your Pan: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with butter.
- Cook the Base: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the Nuts: Stir in the peanuts and continue cooking until the mixture turns a golden amber color (about 300°F on a candy thermometer).
- Finish with Flavor: Remove from heat and quickly stir in the butter, vanilla, and baking soda. The mixture will foam — that’s what makes it light and crisp!
- Spread & Cool: Pour onto the prepared pan and spread thin. Let it cool completely, then break into bite-sized pieces.
🎁 Tips from Grandma
- No thermometer? Drop a small bit of syrup into cold water — if it cracks, it’s ready.
- Mix-ins: Add crushed candy canes or drizzle with chocolate for a festive twist.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
❤️ The Sweet Memory
Every bite tastes like laughter in the kitchen and twinkling lights on the tree. This is more than candy — it’s a little piece of Christmas tradition, wrapped in sugar and love.
Enjoy !!
