Cashew Clusters

Directions

1. 1
   In a 1 1/2-quart saucepan combine sugar, water and cream of tartar.
2. 2
   Cook and stir until sugar dissolves.
3. 3
   Bring to boiling; boil until syrup reaches hard crack stage (300°).
4. 4
   Remove from heat; stir in cashews and vanilla.
5. 5
   Set pan in larger pan of hot water to keep soft.
6. 6
   Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheet to form clusters of 5 or 6 nuts.
7. 7
   Makes about 1 pound of candy.