Vanilla Walnuts (Melodie)

1 lb. walnut halves

3 TBS. corn oil

1 TBS. pure vanilla extract

½ cup sugar

¼ tsp. ground coriander

¼ tsp. cinnamon

¼ tsp. nutmeg

¼ tsp. allspice

¼ tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. white pepper

Preheat oven to 325°.  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 nuts.  Sprinkle in sugar and toss to mix well.  Let stand 10 minutes.  Arrange nuts on a rimmed baking tray.  Bake 30-35 minutes or 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.