Sugared Walnuts

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I got this recipe from a student's process speech more than 30 years ago, and i've never found one i like better. A great christmas gift, especially if you have a low-cost source for the nuts.

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Steps

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Spread the walnuts out on a large cookie sheet.

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Bake at 275 for about 15 minutes , stirring frequently.

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Remove from oven and set aside.

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Combine the sugar , water , cinnamon and salt in a 3 quart saucepan and cook to 236 , soft-ball stage , without stirring.

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You get much better results.

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Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and the nuts.

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Stir gently until the nuts are well coated and mixture has begun to cool down.

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Turn out onto a greased cookie sheet , separating any pieces that have clumped together.

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Cool completely.

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Ingredients

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walnut halves, sugar, water, cinnamon, salt, vanilla