These incredible sweet and spicy Roasted Cinnamon Sugar Almonds are similar to the ones sold at a premium price at every neighborhood mall. When entertaining or on family movie night, set them out in a decorative bowl, and they'll be the star of the gathering.
Homemade Roasted Cinnamon Sugar Almonds
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.
Candied Almonds are a Must-Make for the Holiday Season
I make candied nuts like these almonds and candied cinnamon sugar pecans year-round.
- They're terrific for munching 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 with a pretty ribbon and give as an appreciation gift to the kids teachers.
- Whether I serve them on family movie night, or for munching when we're enjoying a night around the fire pit with friends and neighbors, there's never a cinnamon sugared crumb left behind.
- Don't just stop here I also have a recipe for Candied Cinnamon Sugar Pecans you may like to try with a video!
- Also, checkout these Spicy Honey Roasted Peanuts from the Brown Eyed Baker for the peanut fans in your life.
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Roasted Cinnamon Sugar Almonds
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole almonds
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 15x10x1.5-inch jelly roll pan.
- In a medium-size mixing bowl using an electric mixer, beat together the egg white and vanilla extract until the egg white has expanded and looks creamy and light beige in color.
- Add the almonds to the mixing bowl. Coat the almonds with the beaten egg white stirring until evenly coated.
- Place the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in a large plastic storage bag. Seal the bag and shake to combine.
- Drop the egg white coated almonds into the sugar mixture.
- Seal the bag and shake until the almonds are coated on all sides.
- Spread in a single layer on the prepared jelly roll pan then bake for 1 hour stirring every 15 minutes.
- Spread on wax paper and cool completely.
- Store tightly covered at room temperature.
Notes
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My name is Melissa and I'm the Creator of Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen. Cooking, baking, developing recipes and kitchen tips is my passion. I love sharing my dishes and connecting with people through the food that I create.
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Ronda J Freeman
I have LOTS of dry roasted almonds would those be ok to use??
Melissa
Absolutely!
Valerie
Would give them 10 stars if I could. These cinnamon almonds are beyond fantastic. I had no idea that they could be so easy to make until I found your recipe!! Have made them several times for parties, and they always turn out perfect. Raves from all about how amazing they taste. Thank you so, so much for sharing this wonderful recipe!
Melissa
Wow, thanks so much. I'm so happy you've enjoyed this recipe as much as my family does.
Olivia
What is the actual serving size and the calories for these delicious almonds?!? Thank you!
Melissa
Hi Olivia, serving size depends on who's eating them truly, it would just be a guess. If you want to calculate there are a plethora free online tools to do so.
Nicole
These look amazing! Do you have a suggestion for a sugar free substitute?
Melissa
Hi Nicole, I've had some people tell me they've used brown sugar substitute with success. It's not sugar free but, lower sugar. I haven't tested it myself using a sugar free option. If you do, please come back and let us know.
Jenny
Can you use aquafaba instead of egg white?
Melissa
Yes, you can. Make sure you use an electric mixer it takes longer to expand than egg whites.
Christie
Do you prefer raw unsalted almonds or what about using roasted salted ones ?? What is the best ? Thanks
Melissa
Raw unsalted is the best.
greg nichols
I do not have a electric blender can I mix the egg whites by hand ?
Melissa
Sure, no problem.
Valerie
These are outstanding and positively addictive! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe!!
Pam V
What are your thoughts on using dry roasted almonds?
Melissa
They will work.