Sugared Walnuts

Directions

1. 1
   Heat walnut halves in 375° oven for 5 minutes, stirring once. Butter sides of heavy 2-quart saucepan and combine sugar, water, cinnamon and salt.
2. 2
   Heat and stir until sugar dissolves and mixture boils.
3. 3
   Cook without stirring to soft ball stage (236°). Remove from heat.
4. 4
   Beat by hand one minute or until mixture just becomes creamy.
5. 5
   Add vanilla and the warm nuts.
6. 6
   Stir gently until nuts are well coated.
7. 7
   Turn out on buttered surface.
8. 8
   Separate at once with two spoons or fork.