Candy Coated Nuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar (white)
2 1/2 c. nut halves (walnuts or pecans)
1/2 c. sour cream or plain yogurt
2 Tbsp. oleo
1 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, bring sugar, sour cream or yogurt and oleo to a boil.
Cook to a soft ball stage, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and add vanilla and cinnamon. Stir until mixture begins to thicken.
Add nuts and stir until well coated.
Turn out onto buttered cookie sheet.
Separate into clusters, individual nuts or small pieces.
Makes 1 1/2 pounds.