Place a piece of wax paper on the counter and measure out the nuts. You don't want to be rushing to do this when the mixture is hot.

With the burner off, place sugar, cinnamon, salt (if using), and cream in a medium to large sauce pan.

Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat.

Once boiling, cook for exactly 4 minutes, stirring consistently.

Turn off heat, add nuts, stir to coat evenly and pour onto wax paper.

Sprinkle with extra cinnamon sugar if desired.

DAIRY FREE

Place sugar, cashew milk, cinnamon, and salt in a pan

Bring to a boil over medium heat.

Stir constantly for 6 minutes or until it starts to thicken and look like caramel.

Remove from heat and stir in nuts.

Pour over wax paper to cool, breaking apart with the spoon.

Sprinkle with extra cinnamon sugar if desired.

Let cool before eating because they will be extremely hot.