Mom's Christmas Spiced Nuts

1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp cream of tarter
1/4 c. boiling water
1 1/2 c. mixed nuts, walnuts or pecans
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Mix sugar, cinnamon, cream of tarter and water. Boil to a softball stage. Add vanilla. Pour over nuts on cookie sheet, stir and separate nuts as they begin to harden. Store in an airtight container. Great for Christmas Presents!