Spicy Walnuts

1. 1

   Heat walnuts halves in moderate oven (375u00b0) 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 (236u00b0).

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.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.