Iced Almonds

Ingredients for Iced Almonds

1 1/2 c Blanched whole almonds,

Pecan halves, walnut halves Or cashews 1/2 c Sugar

2 tb Butter

1/2 ts Vanilla

Cooking Instructions for Iced Almonds

Line a baking sheet with foil. Butter the foil, and set aside. In a heavy 8-inch skillet, combine nuts, sugar, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 9 minutes or till sugar melts and turns a rich brown color. Watch out for splatters. Remove from heat. Immediately stir in vanilla. Spread mixture onto the baking sheet. Cool completely. Break into small clusters. Store tightly covered. Makes 2 3/4 cups. From Better Homes and Gardens. Source: Salli Schwartz (Auntie Salli), honn@delphi.com From the MM database of Judi M. Phelps. jphelps@shell.portal.com, juphelps@delphi.com, or jphelps@best.com