Spicy Mixed Nuts

Combine sugar, cinnamon, milk and water in a 2-quart heavy saucepan.

Place over medium or medium-low heat and cook to the soft ball stage (236° to 238°), stirring constantly to prevent curdling.

Remove from heat; mix in nuts and vanilla.

Let stand 15 minutes, then stir with a wooden spoon until mixture thickens. Pour at once onto wax paper-lined baking sheet, spreading as thinly as possible.

When cool, break in bite-size pieces.

Store in covered container, in refrigerator or freezer.

Makes one pound.