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Pre-heat oven to 375º.
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Place nuts in a pan and place in oven for 5 minutes; stir once.
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Butter the sides of a 2-quart saucepan.
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In the saucepan, combine sugar, cinnamon and salt.
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Heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
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Bring to a boil.
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Cook without stirring until mixture reaches 236º (soft ball stage).
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Remove from heat and beat by hand for one minute, or until the mixture just starts looking creamy.
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Add the vanilla and nuts.
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Stir until the nuts are coated and mixture is creamy.
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Turn onto buttered platter.
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Immediately use two spoons or forks to separate.
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Serve at room temperature.