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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!

Candy coated almonds spilling out of a mason jar.
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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.
A white bowl of almonds.

Ingredients

  • 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

  1. PREP. Preheat oven to 250°F. Lightly grease a 10×15 inch rimmed cookie sheet, or Line the Pan with Parchment Paper.
  2. 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.
  3. ROAST. Bake for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until golden. Let the almonds cool before storing.
Candy coated almonds spilling from a glass mason jar.

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5 from 26 votes

Candy Coated Almonds

By: Lil’ Luna
Cinnamon and sugar candy coated almonds are prepped in 5 minutes with simple seasonings. They're perfect for snacking and gifting!
Servings: 12
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 1 hour
Total: 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon cold water
  • 4 cups whole raw almonds
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

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

Variation. Try adding pumpkin pie spice or cayenne pepper for a different flavor.
Store in an airtight container or mason jar for 1 week at room temperature, 2 weeks in the refrigerator, or 2 months in the freezer.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.33cup, Calories: 310kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Monounsaturated Fat: 15g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 53mg, Potassium: 354mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 1IU, Vitamin C: 0.003mg, Calcium: 129mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Recipe FAQ

How to store candied almonds?

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.

About Kristyn

My name is Kristyn and I’m the mom of SIX stinkin’ cute kids and the wife to my smokin’ hot hubby, Lo. My mom’s maiden name is Luna, and I’m one of the many crafty “Lil’ Lunas” in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!

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24 Comments

  1. Mimi says:

    5 stars
    Delicious and so easy!!! I’m recovering from a hysterectomy and I was able to get back in the swing of things in the kitchen. Thanks for the ease of this recipe!!! Merry Christmas! Mimi

  2. Sonja Inman says:

    5 stars
    I love almonds and I tried the almond recipe and it was so delicious. Very, very tasty. Great recipe!!!

  3. Rose says:

    I can wait to make these!! I wonder if I can add a bit of espresso or instant coffee finelu ground abd cocoa powder?? I will give it a try!!
    Thank you!

  4. Ruthanne says:

    Oh My goodness these were simple and delicious to eat anytime especially around the holidays

  5. Maureen says:

    5 stars
    Almonds coated with cinnamon and sugar! What more could you ask for. I eat almonds by the handful and these are delicious. I could give these to my neighbor but I hope they don’t get eaten before hand.
    Thanks for a great Christmas treat.
    I am using this recipe for the giveaway.

  6. Orene Troxell says:

    5 stars
    Delicious & very simple to make. Definitely my favorite. ❤️

  7. Jan says:

    5 stars
    Love these nuts! Perfect Christmas gift for neighbors!

  8. Bridget Williams says:

    5 stars
    Omg…..so delicious.. couldn’t stop eating them

  9. Maureen says:

    5 stars
    These are a great item to include in your cookie box. They are easy to make and can easily be made ahead of time. Definitely a great recipe for the holidays.
    I would like to enter this in the giveaway.

  10. Kimberly Lloyd says:

    Love this recipe! It’s simple yet elegant & absolutely delicious!