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

Mix water, sugar, cinnamon and salt; boil to soft ball stage (234-240°F on candy thermometer).

Add walnuts and vanilla. Stir until mixture is too stiff to stir. Turn mixture onto waxed paper; separate.

Variation: Substitute strong coffee for water.

Cooks Note: Use of a candy thermometer is recommended.