Baked Candy Coated Almonds
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Baked Candy Coated Almonds
Description
The recipe for Baked Candy Coated Almonds starts by whipping egg white and vanilla, which helps the sugar and spices adhere to raw whole almonds. By baking at 225°F for repeated intervals with stirring, the sugar mixture caramelizes and forms a crisp outer shell. The blend of granulated sugar, light brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg infuses warming spices alongside sweetness, complementing the natural almond flavor. Cooling the almonds on the baking sheet allows the candy coating to set fully, creating a crunchy, sweet bite.
This preparation offers a festive treat or snack with a balanced mix of spice and nuttiness. The slow bake process ensures that the nuts remain whole and evenly coated, without burning the sugars. These almonds can be served as a finger food or packed as a giftable snack.
Ingredients
- 1 egg large, white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 lbs almond whole raw
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- 1½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whip the egg white and vanilla together on medium speed for 2 minutes until frothy.
- Add in the almonds and toss until coated.
- Add in the sugars and spices and toss to coat.
- Spread the nuts out on the parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Then stir and bake for another 20 minutes. Repeat once more.
- Allow the nuts to cool on the baking sheet for 1 hour after baking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 509 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2oz | |
| Calories | 509kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33g | 194% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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