Cinnamon Glazed Almonds
Indulge your senses with these irresistible Cinnamon Glazed Almonds, a sweet and crunchy treat that's perfect for snacking, gifting, or adding to cheese boards. This easy recipe combines the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon and vanilla with the natural nuttiness of toasted almonds, all coated in a glossy caramelized sugar glaze that hardens to create a satisfying crunch. With just 10 minutes of prep time and simple pantry ingredients like brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and raw almonds, you'll whip up a batch of these gourmet-style almonds in no time. Whether you're looking for a holiday treat or a make-ahead snack, these cinnamon-sugar-coated delights will bring big flavor with minimal effort. Plus, they're budget-friendly, shelf-stable, and sure to please a crowd!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw almonds
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 cups water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Spread the raw almonds on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Toast them in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Remove from the oven and set aside.
In a medium skillet or saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to bubble (about 3 minutes).
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the vanilla extract. Immediately add the toasted almonds to the pan, stirring quickly to coat them evenly with the glaze.
Once the almonds are fully coated, spread them back onto the lined baking sheet in a single layer. Work quickly to ensure they don't stick together as they cool.
Let the almonds cool completely on the baking sheet. The glaze will harden as it cools, creating a crunchy shell around each almond.
After cooling, break apart any almonds that may have stuck together. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2970 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.8 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 34.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1226 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 407.7 g | 148% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.0 g | 136% | |
| Total Sugars | 353.6 g | ||
| Protein | 60.0 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 935 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 2291 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
