1-1/2 cups nut halves (pecans or walnuts)
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
Place nuts on a flat dish and cook on High 2 to 3 minutes. Place water, cinnamon and salt in a 1 quart heatproof measure. Cook 5-1/2 to 6 minutes on High, bringing to a soft ball stage (236 degrees) without stirring. Add vanilla and nuts and stir until nuts are well coated. Turn out on wax paper and separate as nuts cool.