1 c. sugar
1/2 c. cold water
3/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 lb. pecans

Combine first five ingredients. Simmer in skillet for 4 minutes or until mixture spins small thread from spoon. Remove from heat and stir in pecans. Continue stirring until syrup forms a sugar coating over the pecans. Gently separate nuts while cooking.