Spicy Walnuts

Directions

1. 1
   Heat walnuts halves in moderate oven (375°) 5 minutes, stirring once.
2. 2
   Butter sides of heavy 2-quart saucepan.
3. 3
   In saucepan combine sugar, water, cinnamon and salt.
4. 4
   Heat and stir until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil.
5. 5
   Cook without stirring to soft ball stage (236°).
6. 6
   Remove from heat.
7. 7
   Beat by hand one minute or until the mixture begins to get creamy.
8. 8
   Add vanilla and warm walnuts.
9. 9
   Stir until coated.
10. 10
    Turn mixture out onto buttered platter.
11. 11
    Separate at once, using two forks.
12. 12
    Yields 1 pound.