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Cinnamon and sugar candy coated almonds are prepped in 5 minutes with simple seasonings. They’re perfect for snacking and gifting!
quick + easy candied Almonds
Have you ever had candy coated almonds before?? We first had them when we traveled to Europe as newlyweds. We had just gone to Tower Bridge (often mistaken for London Bridge) and saw street vendors nearby selling cinnamon roasted nuts.
From that moment, we have been obsessed with candy coated almonds. And since then, we have wanted to try to make our own recipe at home. We are happy to report that we have now done that with this recipe. And guess what?! It’s so easy and so delicious!
These delicious little nuts are the perfect candy recipe to package up and give to neighbors during the holidays! Sometimes we’ll even pair them with our Candied Walnuts, Chocolate Fudge, or Butter Mints.
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- Just mix and bake!!! These nuts are prepped in only 5 minutes, then you simply bake! It doesn’t get much easier than that.
- A few ingredients. All you need is raw almonds, an egg, and some seasonings for delicious flavor!
- For gifting. A jar of cinnamon spiced nuts is a perfectly lovely gift – especially around the holidays.
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
BAKE TIME: 1 hour
- 1 egg white – see How to Separate Egg Whites
- 1 teaspoon cold water
- 4 cups whole raw almonds
- ½ cup sugar – granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon – Try adding pumpkin pie spice or cayenne pepper.
- ¼ teaspoon salt
How to Make Candy Coated Almonds
- PREP. Preheat oven to 250°F. Lightly grease a 10×15 inch rimmed cookie sheet, or Line the Pan with Parchment Paper.
- COAT. In a small bowl, beat 1 egg white lightly. Add 1 teaspoon water and beat until frothy. Add 4 cups almonds, and stir until well coated. In a separate bowl (or Ziploc bag), mix the ½ cup sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the nuts. Toss to coat, and spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- ROAST. Bake for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until golden. Let the almonds cool before storing.
Candy Coated Almonds
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F. Lightly grease a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan and set aside.
- In a small bowl, lightly beat egg white. Add water and beat until frothy. Add almonds and stir until well-coated.
- In a separate bowl (or in a resealable plastic bag), mix sugar, cinnamon and salt. Sprinkle over nuts and toss to coat, then spread nuts evenly on the greased pan.
- Bake for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until golden. Let cool before enjoying.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Store batches in an airtight container or mason jar for 1 week at room temperature, 2 weeks in the refrigerator, or 2 months in the freezer.
This recipe for roasted almonds sounds yummy. I have wanted to make these for a long time. I guess it is time to try them now! lol Thank you for this delicious recipe.
I’ve always wanted to make my own! Great recipe!
Amazing! Made everyone in the house ask what was baking!
Yum! Im going to try and use pecans next so i can toss then in a salad.
Making these as gifts for Christmas this year! Love them!
These are so great for the holidays! They would make a perfect gift too!
I make at least 3 batches of candied almonds during the holidays. So delicious and perfect for gifting!
I love All kinds of nuts. They taste especially yummy with this coating.
I have never been the hugest fan of almonds, but coated in cinnamon & sugar…I love them!! I will be making them again!
Holy cow, I could not resist these little buggers! So good!