4 cup milk
1 pinch baking soda
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 stick cinnamon
1 cup pi?n nuts or pecans, chopped
Confectioners' sugar

In a large pot over medium heat, boil the milk, baking soda, sugar and cinnamon stick, stirring continuously, until the mixture forms a soft ball (234 degrees F).

Mix in pi?n nuts or pecans. Remove from heat; transfer to a mixing bowl and beat with a wire whisk for 3 to 5 minutes. The candy will form a warm paste. Quickly transfer to a pastry tube while still warm. Pass through the pastry tube, cutting candies off in 3-inch lengths, onto a board dusted with confectioners' sugar.

Transfer candies to a container. Makes 12 (3 x 1-inch) candies.