Spicy Walnuts

Directions

1. 1
   Butter sides of heavy 2-quart saucepan.
2. 2
   Heat walnuts in moderate oven (375°) for 5 minutes, stirring once.
3. 3
   Combine sugar, water, salt and cinnamon in heavy saucepan.
4. 4
   Heat and stir until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil.
5. 5
   Cook, without stirring, to soft ball stage.
6. 6
   Remove from heat.
7. 7
   Beat by hand for 1 minute or until mixture begins to get creamy.
8. 8
   Add vanilla and warm walnuts.
9. 9
   Stir gently, until nuts are well coated.
10. 10
    Turn out on waxed paper; separate with a fork.