I made several batches of Candied Walnuts today, which is always one of
the most popular things I make for the holiday season. Everyone that
tastes them seems to love them, but said they are addictive, and they
can't stop eating them?! I like to put them in pretty little Christmasy
containers to give out.

Candied Walnuts

2-1/2 cups walnuts halves
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla

Place walnut halves in a shallow pan and heat in 375º oven for about
15 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove nuts from oven.

Cook sugar, water, cinnamon and salt to soft-ball stage (236º) and
don't stir once it reaches the boiling point (I stick in the candy
thermometer and keep a close eye on it, as doesn't take long to reach
temperature). Remove from heat; add vanilla and roasted walnuts and stir
gently until nuts are well coated and mixture becomes creamy. Turn out
onto a greased platter. Separate the walnut halves as they cool.

These keep well, but can guarantee they won't last long! They are also
are GREAT travelers, and have mailed them out to family members with
great results.

Judy