Cinnamon Roasted Almonds Snack (Printable)

Crunchy almonds coated with cinnamon and sugar, creating a warm, sweet, and spiced treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Nuts

01 - 2 cups raw whole almonds

→ Spices & Sweeteners

02 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
03 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
04 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Binding

07 - 1 large egg white
08 - 1 tablespoon water

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk egg white and water until frothy but not stiff.
03 - Add almonds to the egg white mixture and toss until fully coated.
04 - In a separate bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and sea salt.
05 - Sprinkle the sugar-spice blend over coated almonds and stir thoroughly for even coverage.
06 - Stir in vanilla extract to the almond mixture.
07 - Spread almonds evenly in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
08 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to promote uniform roasting until almonds are golden and fragrant.
09 - Remove from oven and allow almonds to cool completely on the baking sheet to let the coating crisp.
10 - Store cooled almonds in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're ready in under 40 minutes and require just one baking sheet, no fancy equipment or intimidating techniques.
  • Once cooled, they stay perfectly crunchy for two weeks, making them ideal for unexpected guests or your own moments of need.
  • The smell while they roast fills your kitchen with something so inviting that people actually ask what you're making.
02 -
  • The almonds will seem barely done when you pull them from the oven—trust this, because they continue crisping up as they cool, and overbaked almonds taste burnt and flat.
  • Stir them every 10 minutes while baking so the sugar caramelizes evenly; otherwise the bottom layer browns too dark while the top stays pale and soft.
03 -
  • Use turbinado or demerara sugar in place of granulated sugar for a glittery, extra-crunchy texture that feels more artisanal.
  • Don't skip stirring every 10 minutes during baking—this single habit is the difference between evenly caramelized almonds and a batch with burnt bottoms.
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