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Orange Spiced Nuts

1 cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. mace
1 tsp. finely ground orange peel
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp. butter
2 cups walnuts or pecans

Combine sugar, orange peel, spices and milk. Cook in saucepan until mixture reaches soft ball stage. Remove from heat and add butter. Let stand for a few minutes then add vanilla and nuts. Stir until thick. Turn out on waxed paper. Separate nuts and allow them to dry. Put in decorated jar or box to make a great gift.

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