CANDIED WALNUTS This is a wonderful Holiday treat!!

1 pound walnut halves 1 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread nuts in a single layer over a baking sheet. Roast for approximately 8 to 10 minutes, or until the nuts start to turn brown and the smell of roasting nuts fills the kitchen. Stir together sugar, cinnamon, salt, and milk in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat for 8 minutes, or until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage of 236 degrees F (113 degrees C). Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla immediately. Add walnuts to sugar syrup, and stir to coat well. Spoon nuts onto waxed paper, and immediately separate nuts with a fork. Cool, and store in airtight containers. Makes 16 servings
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CINNAMON ROASTED ALMONDS Here is an easy snack idea to serve at any holiday party. Yields 4 cups. 1 egg white 1 teaspoon cold water 4 cups whole almonds 1/2 cup white sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan. Lightly beat the egg white; add water, and beat until frothy but not stiff. Add the nuts, and stir until well coated. Mix the sugar, salt, and cinnamon, and sprinkle over the nuts. Toss to coat, and spread evenly on the prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until golden. Allow to cool, then store nuts in airtight containers