Spicy Walnuts

Directions

1. 1
   Heat walnut halves in moderate oven (375°) for 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 boiling.
5. 5
   Cook, without stirring, to soft ball stage (236°).
6. 6
   Remove from heat.
7. 7
   Beat, by hand, 1 minute or until mixture just begins to get creamy.
8. 8
   Add 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla and the warm walnuts.
9. 9
   Stir gently until nuts are well coated and mixture becomes creamy.