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Candied Almonds
Sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar, my candied almonds are a cozy treat. They are surprisingly simple to make too, with just 6 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 servings (¼ cup per serving)
Calories: 277 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1 large egg white
- 1 ½ 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 2 cups raw whole almonds
- ⅔ ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ ½ teaspoon table salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250F (120C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine egg white and vanilla extract and use a whisk to whisk vigorously until frothy (about 45 seconds).
- Add almonds and stir until completely coated with the egg white mixture.
- In a separate dish, whisk together sugar, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Pour sugar mixture over almonds and use a spatula to gently toss ingredients together until almonds are completely coated with the mixture.
- Scatter almonds evenly over prepared baking sheet. Transfer to center rack of 250F (120C) oven and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. When finished, the almonds should appear dry.
- Allow to cool before enjoying.
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Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute half of the granulated sugar for light brown sugar.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature. A cool dark place is preferred. Almonds will keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 months, or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
277kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Sodium
152mg
(6%)
Potassium
272mg
(8%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
102mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings (¼ cup per serving)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 277kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 152mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 272mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.