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Candied Walnuts

1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
4 cups water
2 1/4 cups (8 ounces) walnut halves

Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl. Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add walnuts, and cook 3 minutes; drain. Immediately place walnuts in bowl with sugar mixture, tossing to coat. Place walnuts in a single layer on a lightly greased jelly-roll pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 22 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool completely in pan. Store in an airtight container. Makes about 2 cups