Crispy Sugared Walnuts

CCLady's Note:

This is an oldie from Better Homes and Gardens. . .circa 1965

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 pound

• 2 ½ cups walnut halves
• 1 cup sugar
• ½ cup water
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla

Directions:

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