Description
These Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Almonds are crunchy, sweet, and packed with cozy fall flavor. A foolproof snack or gift, ready in just over an hour!
Ingredients
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 16 ounces (3 cups) raw whole almonds
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 250°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the egg white and vanilla until frothy.
3. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until combined.
4. Add almonds and stir until fully coated in the mixture.
5. Spread almonds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 20 minutes to prevent burning and ensure even coating.
7. Let almonds cool completely on the baking sheet. Store in an airtight container once fully cooled.
Notes
- Be sure to stir every 20 minutes during baking, this prevents sticking and promotes even roasting.
- Let the almonds cool fully before storing to maintain crispiness.
- For egg-free: use 2 tbsp aquafaba (chickpea liquid) whipped until frothy.
- Great for gifts: Pack into mason jars with ribbon or small treat bags.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert, Holiday
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
Keywords: candied almonds, roasted almonds, cinnamon sugar almonds, fall snack, holiday gift