Preheat oven to 350 degrees F .
Spread nuts in a single layer over a baking sheet.
Roast for approximately 8 to 10 minutes, or until the nuts start to turn brown and the smell of roasting nuts fills the kitchen.
Stir together sugar, cinnamon, salt, and milk in a medium saucepan.
Cook over medium-high heat for 8 minutes, or until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage of 236 degrees F .
Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla immediately. .
Add walnuts to sugar syrup, and stir to coat well.
Spoon nuts onto waxed paper, and immediately separate nuts with a fork. Cool, and store in airtight containers.
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