SYRUP:

1 c. sugar
3/4 c. water
Few drops vanilla for flavor

Boil the above ingredients together until thick, approximately 10-15 minutes. Prepare this first and let cool while you make the walnut mixture.

WALNUT MIXTURE:

2 lbs. walnuts
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1 c. sugar
1 c. syrup

Mix dry ingredients with syrup until forms a round ball.

COLORING:

Mix food coloring with sugar in separate bowls. Shape balls into various forms and cover with colored sugar.