1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 c. evaporated milk
1 tbsp. water
1 1/2 c. shelled walnuts
1 tsp. vanilla

Put the sugar and cinnamon in a saucepan. Stir in evaporated milk diluted with water. Cook, stirring constantly, to the soft ball stage or 236 degrees on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat. Add nutmeats and vanilla. Stir until mixture can no longer be stirred. Turn out onto waxed paper and separate the nuts. Can be frozen.