Cinnamon Roasted Almonds Crunchy (Printable)

Sweet and spiced almonds with a crunchy texture and fragrant cinnamon coating.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like something from a fancy shop but cost a fraction of the price and take less than an hour start to finish.
  • The smell alone will make everyone in your house wander into the kitchen asking what you're making.
  • You can toss them together with pantry staples you probably already have on hand.
02 -
  • Don't skip the stirring every 10 minutes or you'll end up with burnt edges and raw centers, trust me on this one.
  • Let them cool completely before you touch them or the coating will stick to your fingers instead of the almonds.
03 -
  • Use a silicone baking mat instead of parchment if you have one because the almonds won't stick at all and cleanup is a breeze.
  • If you want them extra fragrant, add a tiny splash of almond extract along with the vanilla.
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