Vanilla Walnuts
alt.food.vegan/Donna Schakelaar/2002

1 lb walnut halves
3 tablespoons corn oil
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmegs
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper

Preheat oven to 325F.

Bring a large pan of water to a boil. Blanch walnuts 1 minute. Drain well. Transfer to a bowl.

Blend corn oil with vanilla extract. Pour over hot walnuts. Sprinkle in sugar and toss to mix well. Let stand 10 minutes. Arrange nuts on rimmed baking tray.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes until nuts are light brown and crispy. Stir nuts a few times during baking.

Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl.

When nuts are done baking, transfer to a large bowl while still hot. Toss with seasoning mixture. Return to baking sheet and spread in a single layer to cool. Serve at room temperature.