Dawn's Candied Walnuts Recipe

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.