Fancy Sugared Nuts

Directions

1. 1
   Place nuts on a shallow pan.
2. 2
   Heat in a 375° oven for 15 minutes.
3. 3
   Stir often.
4. 4
   Cook sugar, water, salt and cinnamon to soft ball stage (236° without stirring).
5. 5
   Remove from heat and add vanilla and nuts.
6. 6
   Stir slowly until nuts are covered and become creamy.
7. 7
   Turn out onto a buttered platter.
8. 8
   Separate nut halves as they cool.