1 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
4 tbsp. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon (and/or other spices)
2 c. (or more) halved nuts

Boil first 3 ingredients until it spins a thread, then add vanilla and cinnamon. Add nuts and stir until cool. Separate nuts and spread on waxed paper.