Spicy Walnuts

1. 1

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

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.

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