2 3/4 c. walnuts

A:
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon

Heat walnuts on cookie sheet in 350 degree oven for about 3 minutes. Butter sides of 2 quart saucepan.

Combine 'A' in saucepan, stirring until it comes to a boil. Cook without stirring until it comes to soft ball stage, 236 degrees. Remove from heat and stir by hand until it becomes creamy. Add vanilla and combine. Stir in nuts until coated and creamy. Separate nuts on a tray or wax paper.