Sugared Nuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sugar
1 c. buttermilk
2 tsp. vanilla
6 to 8 c. walnuts

Preparation

Cook sugar and buttermilk slowly until it forms a soft-ball stage (I use a candy thermometer). Remove from the stove; add vanilla and nuts. Stir until it gets sugary. Turn out on wax paper-lined cookie sheet. Pull apart while still warm. Let dry completely.