Candied Walnuts

This delicious little snack is easy to make but difficult to stop eating!

The first time I made this and brought it to a party, it was gone immediately! I first tried this recipe when I spotted it on Allrecipes.com in 2009. I have made it many times since then.


Candied Walnuts

INGREDIENTS:
1 pound walnut halves
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread walnuts in a single layer onto a baking sheet.
Bake uncovered on middle rack for approximately 8 to 10 minutes,
or until the nuts start to turn brown and
the lovely aroma of roasted walnuts fills the kitchen.
While the walnuts are roasting...
On the stove top in a medium saucepan stir together sugar, cinnamon, salt, and milk.
Cook over medium-high heat for 8 minutes,
or until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage of 236 degrees F.
Remove from heat, and immediately stir in vanilla extract.
Now add the roasted walnuts to the mixture in the saucepan and stir to coat well.
Spoon nuts onto waxed paper, and immediately separate nuts with a fork.
Cool completely and store in airtight containers.