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I’ve made my fair share of sweets over the years and I firmly believe that the simple recipes are often the best recipes. And that’s certainly the case with this Old-Fashioned Oat Candy. Made completely on the stovetop, it comes together in less than 15 minutes and is super easy to customize to your liking. The perfect balance of caramel flavor and nutty crunch is bound to have you coming back for another square!
For this recipe, we’ve thrown in sweetened coconut flakes and walnuts, but feel free to switch up the inclusions. Pecans, peanuts, or dried fruit would all make tasty additions. You’ll also want to use old-fashioned oats, rather than quick oats to achieve a sturdy texture. Once you’ve mixed everything into the easy caramel sauce it’s time to pop the candy in the fridge to set for about an hour.
Once the candy is nice and firm, cut it into small squares because this stuff is rich! I love pairing it with a cold glass of milk for the ultimate flavor combo. There’s something so nostalgic about a simple treat like this one. If you’re looking to mix things up, give this easy Old-Fashioned Oat Candy a try.
Old-Fashioned Oat Candy
Yield(s): Serves 12
10m prep time
Allergens: Nuts
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Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup butter
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¾ cup old-fashioned oats
- ⅔ cup shredded sweetened coconut
- ⅓ cup walnuts, finely chopped
Preparation
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, then set aside.
- In a small saucepan, add brown sugar, milk, and butter over medium heat. Stirring often, cook until mixture boils and then simmer for 3 more minutes.
- Remove saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla, salt, oats, coconut, and nuts.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared pan and spread into an even layer.
- Chill for 1-2 hours until fully set. Cut into small squares and enjoy!
Recipe adapted from Simplystacie.net