Ingredients
– 16 ounces raw, unsalted almonds (about 3 cups) as the base for the crunchy, cinnamon-coated snack
– 1 egg white to help the vanilla and cinnamon-sugar coating cling evenly
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract for warm, sweet aroma
– ¾ cup granulated sugar (regular or organic cane sugar) to create the candied crunch as it bakes
– 1 teaspoon fine sea salt to balance sweetness and boost flavor
– 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon for the signature cinnamon almonds flavor
Instructions
1-First step: Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Grease a large baking sheet. Do not use parchment paper or foil.
2-Second step: In a small bowl, mix sugar, sea salt, and cinnamon. Set this cinnamon sugar mixture aside.
3-Third step: In a large bowl, whisk egg white and vanilla extract until frothy, about 1 minute.
4-Fourth step: Add the almonds to the egg white mixture and stir until they are evenly coated.
5-Fifth step: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the almonds. Stir until the coating is fully distributed. Scrape down the bowl’s sides and bottom so nothing is left behind.
6-Sixth step: Spread the almonds in a single layer on the greased baking sheet. Crowding can slow crisping.
7-Seventh step: Bake at 250 degrees F for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
8-Important timing note: Even if the almonds look done after 45 minutes, bake for the full hour to ensure crispiness.
9-Final step: Remove from the oven, stir again, and let the almonds cool on the baking sheet. You can enjoy them warm or once cooled.
Last Step:
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🥜 Use raw unsalted almonds for the best texture and flavor absorption.
🔥 Bake low and slow at 250°F, stirring every 15 min, for perfect crispiness.
🧂 Reduce salt to 1/2 tsp if using table salt instead of sea salt.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 136 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 99mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg