CRISPY SUGARED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 375º.
• Place nuts in a pan and place in oven for 5 minutes; stir once.
• Butter the sides of a 2-quart saucepan.
• In the saucepan, combine sugar, cinnamon and salt.
• Heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
• Bring to a boil.
• Cook without stirring until mixture reaches 236º (soft ball stage).
• Remove from heat and beat by hand for one minute, or until the mixture just starts looking creamy.
• Add the vanilla and nuts.
• Stir until the nuts are coated and mixture is creamy.
• Turn onto buttered platter.
• Immediately use two spoons or forks to separate.
• Serve at room temperature.