Cinnamon Sugar Almonds

These sweet and spicy roasted Cinnamon Sugar Almonds taste just like the pricey ones you find at the mall. They’re perfect for entertaining or snacking on movie night, your family and guests will love them!

Ingredients to Make Cinnamon Sugar Almonds Recipe

These nuts are popular at Malls, Christmas markets, street fairs and Buc-ee’s! You know the ones, as soon as you approach the area where they’re sold, the smell of cinnamon fills the air and it’s completely intoxicating. You may even find yourself so tempted by the aroma that you think it’s prudent to spend your tight shopping budget on an entire case of them. OK, maybe that’s just me, but they are incredibly enticing. The truth is, they’re a cinch to make at home and take so few ingredients to prepare that I began making them myself at a fraction of the buy-at-the-mall or specialty store price. How to make easy Candied Cinnamon Sugar Almonds: (Scroll down for the full printable recipe card.)

• Nuts – Whole blanched almonds. The package may also say “steam pasteurized”. I use Kirkland brand from Costco.
• Coating – Whipped large egg white. No egg yolk is needed. This allows the cinnamon sugar to stick to the almonds.
• Sugar – Both granulated sugar and light brown sugar for sweetness.
• Spice – Ground cinnamon for a hint of spice.
• Flavorings – Vanilla extract gives creamy floral notes.

How to Make the Best Roasted Cinnamon Sugar Almonds Recipe

• Heat the Oven and Prepare the Pan – Preheat the oven to 250°F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 15x10x1.5-inch jelly roll pan.
• Whip the Egg White – Use an electric mixer to beat together the egg white and vanilla extract until the egg white has expanded and looks creamy and light beige in color. This will take 2-3 minutes.
• Add the Almonds to the Mixing Bowl – Coat the almonds with the beaten egg white stirring until evenly coated.
• Make the Cinnamon-Sugar – Place the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in a large plastic storage bag. Seal the bag and shake to combine.
• Add the Almonds – Add the almonds the cinnamon sugar and shake until the almonds are coated on all sides.
• Bake – Spread in a single layer on the prepared jelly roll pan then bake per the recipe stopping to stir periodically.
• Cool – Spread on wax paper and cool, then enjoy.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Cinnamon Sugar Almonds

• A stand mixer or a hand mixer to whip the egg white.
• Medium bowl for whipping the egg white.
• Measuring cups and spoons.
• A jelly roll pan or a large rimmed baking pan to bake the almonds.
• One large gallon size Ziploc bag.
• Wooden spoon, stainless steel spoon or rubber spatula for stirring the almonds every 15 minutes.

Recipe Variations and Substitutions

• Egg White: The egg white is what makes the cinnamon sugar stick to the almonds. When whipping the egg white patience is key. It takes a few minutes for it to expand and firm up. You don’t have to worry about over beating in this instance as you would when making a cake or cookie batter. It does need to be done with a mixer, a whisk just doesn’t get the job done.
• Nuts: This recipe will work with other varieties of nuts, too. You can use walnuts, peanuts, hazel nuts, macadamia nuts, cashews or pecans. Checkout my Candied Cinnamon Sugar Pecans recipe here. 
• Spice: You could add a dash or two of ground nutmeg or use pumpkin pie spice, which includes ginger, to expand the flavor profile.
• Serving Options: These candied almonds are terrific for sharing at Christmas, sweet snacking on their own or for chopping and using as a garnish on ice cream, desserts and cookies. You can also scoop them into a cellophane bag, tie the top with a pretty ribbon and give them as an appreciation gift to the kids teachers, friends, and neighbors.

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers: Store leftover Cinnamon Sugar Almonds in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.
• Freezer: You can freeze these almonds for up to 2 months. Spread in a single layer on a sheet pan and thaw in a single layer.
• Reheating: It’s not necessary to reheat but after freezing, you can crisp the sugar again by placing them into a preheated 250°F oven for 15 minutes.

More Easy Recipes Using Almonds to Make

Almonds add texture and flavor to cakes, sweet breads, cookies and desserts. More recipes featuring almonds you may also like to try:

• Serve this Blueberry Almond Yogurt Bread for breakfast, brunch or dessert.
• Fill your cookie jar with these Almond Joy Cookies.
• Easy Cherry Almond Sweet Rolls are drizzled with a white chocolate glaze.
• This Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad is filled with dried cranberries, too.
• Decadent Almond Fudge Brownie Pie is a chocolate lovers dream.
• Caramel Chocolate Almond Gooey Butter Cake is buttery and rich.
• Chocolate Almond Macaroon Cookies are super simple to make!

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Sheet Pan
• Measuring Set
• Mixing Bowls
• Kitchen Utensils