Cinnamon Roasted Almonds Snack (Printable)

Sweet, spiced almonds roasted to a crisp for a crunchy, flavorful snack with warm cinnamon aroma.

# What You Need:

→ Nuts

01 - 2 cups raw whole almonds (about 10.6 oz)

→ 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 (about 3.5 oz)
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Binding

07 - 1 large egg white
08 - 1 tablespoon water

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 300°F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk the egg white and water together until frothy but not stiff.
03 - Add the almonds to the bowl and toss thoroughly to ensure each almond is coated with the egg white mixture.
04 - In a separate small bowl, mix the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg if using, and sea salt evenly.
05 - Sprinkle the sugar and spice blend over the coated almonds and stir until the almonds are uniformly covered.
06 - Stir in the vanilla extract carefully to distribute flavor.
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 promote even roasting until the almonds turn golden and become fragrant.
09 - Remove from the oven and allow almonds to cool fully on the baking sheet to let the coating crisp.
10 - Transfer the cooled almonds to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to two weeks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste just like the fancy mall kiosk nuts but cost a fraction of the price.
  • The cinnamon coating crisps perfectly as they cool, giving you that satisfying crackle with every bite.
  • You can make a big batch in half an hour and have snacks or gifts ready for weeks.
02 -
  • Don't skip the stirring, I burned a whole batch once by leaving them alone for 20 minutes and they turned bitter.
  • Let them cool completely before storing or they'll steam in the container and lose their crunch.
03 -
  • Use turbinado sugar if you want a thicker, crunchier coating that really stands out.
  • Toast the almonds for an extra minute or two if you love a deeper, more caramelized flavor.
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