Vanilla Walnuts

Maybe Mirjam doesn't know it, but she got me hooked on spiced nuts! :) This one is from 'Simply Classic-The Junior League of Seattle'.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 1 lb of nuts

Ingredients

• 1  lb walnut halves
• 3  tablespoons  corn oil
• 1  tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon allspice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon  freshly ground white pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Bring a large pan of water to a boil.
3. Blanch walnuts 1 minute.
4. Drain well.
5. Transfer to a bowl.
6. Blend corn oil with vanilla extract.
7. Pour over hot nuts.
8. Sprinkle in sugar and toss to mix well.
9. Let stand 10 minutes.
10. Arrange nuts on rimmed baking tray.
11. Bake 30 to 35 minutes until nuts are light brown and crispy.
12. Stir nuts a few times during baking.
13. Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
14. When nuts are done baking, transfer to a large bowl while still hot.
15. Toss with seasoning mixture.
16. Return to baking sheet and spread in a single layer to cool.
17. Serve at room temperature.