Kahlua Crystallized Nuts

Directions

1. 1
   Place nuts in shallow pan and toast in 300 degree oven for 20 mins.
2. 2
   ,stirring once.
3. 3
   Turn into a lightly buttered hot metal bowl or large saucepan.
4. 4
   In 1 qt.
5. 5
   saucepan, combine remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
6. 6
   Insert candy thermometer; bring to hard crack stage (300 F.).
7. 7
   Pour over toasted nuts, stir with a buttered metal spoon to coat evenly.
8. 8
   Spread in a single layer, on buttered jelly roll pan.
9. 9
   Cool; separate into small chunks.
10. 10
    Store in airtight container.
11. 11
    Makes about 5 cups.