Candied Walnut Halves

Directions

1. 1
   Place the walnut halves in a shallow pan; heat in oven at 325° for about 10 minutes.
2. 2
   Cook the sugar, water, cinnamon and salt to soft ball stage (236°) without stirring.
3. 3
   Remove from heat.
4. 4
   Add the vanilla.
5. 5
   Add nuts; stir gently until all nuts are covered and mixture is creamy.
6. 6
   Turn out onto a buttered platter.
7. 7
   Separate nut halves as they cool.