Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Almonds: 1 Sweet Holiday Treat
These cinnamon sugar roasted almonds are a delightful holiday treat. They are easy to make in the oven, creating a sweet and crunchy snack perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole almonds
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the almonds to the bowl with the egg white. Stir until the almonds are evenly coated.
- Add the cinnamon-sugar mixture to the almonds. Stir until the almonds are well coated with the cinnamon sugar.
- Spread the coated almonds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the almonds are toasted and the coating is set.
- Let the almonds cool completely on the baking sheet. They will crisp up as they cool.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- You can substitute other nuts like pecans or walnuts for the almonds.
- Store cooled almonds in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg