Candied Almonds

Name: Candied Almonds
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 1 pound Almonds, mixed nuts or other nuts (raw preferred); 1 egg white; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 tablespoon water; ¾ cup sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon coarse salt

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Candied almonds are easy to make at home. Sugar-coated with lots of cinnamon and vanilla, this simple roasted almond recipe can also be adapted to make candied cashews, peanuts, walnuts, or any mixture of these or other nuts. With six ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time, they are ready to roast to perfection.

🥣Ingredients

Almonds or other nuts
Egg white
Pantry ingredients—vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, Kosher salt
Nut options—cashews, peanuts, walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, or mixed nuts.

Finished candied nuts on the cooking tray with white parechment paper.

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🥣Ingredients
👨‍🍳How to Make Candied Almonds—Step-by-Step Photo Instructions
❓What nuts to use
👨‍🍳Options and variations of spicing
🧽Moisture is the enemy of candied almonds—what to do about it.
📋Easy homemade candy recipes
🍴Other uses of candied almonds
❄️Storage of candied nuts
❓FAQs
📖 Recipe

Featured Comment by Michelle:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"My first try. Turned out perfect. I used 3 diff nuts combined. Nice light taste."

Roasting cinnamon-candied almonds will fill your house with the cinnamon and vanilla aroma of a mall, fair, or carnival. These economical candied nuts are perfect for Christmas giving, gatherings, office parties, or just for yourself. What is more personal than a homemade present during the season?

👨‍🍳How to Make Candied Almonds—Step-by-Step Photo Instructions

Almonds with sugar and coating ingredients—labeled.

1. Mix topping of sugar, cinnamon, and Kosher salt.

2. Mix egg white, vanilla extract, and water. Whip with a whisk until foamy—about 1 minute.

3. Coat the almonds with the egg mixture, add the cinnamon sugar mixture, and mix to coat.

spread the almonds over a parchment cover baking tray.

4. Pour the nuts onto a parchment-covered baking sheet with edges. Spread them into a single layer and roast in a 250° oven.

5. Every 15 minutes, flip and stir the nuts, leaving them flattened into a single layer.

roasted cinnamon candied almonds on a tray.

6. The total baking time is 1 hour.

For more details, keep reading. See the Recipe Card below for complete instructions and to print.

❓What nuts to use

Almonds, cashews, peanuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, or mixed nuts are commonly used, but you can use other nuts or any combination you wish.

Do not use nuts that have skins, like red-skinned peanuts. Also, use unsalted or lightly nuts, if possible.

Raw nuts are preferred since already-roasted nuts would be roasted again here, slightly affecting the texture. This is usually a minor issue, and you may still use already-roasted nuts if that is what you have with only a little effect.

👨‍🍳Options and variations of spicing

The suggested cinnamon-sugar flavoring is excellent, but you can easily make it your way.

Double the cinnamon and the vanilla extract—my favorite and what I usually do. I love the both.
Add a small amount of cumin or cayenne pepper to make them spicy.
Pumpkin spice mix for a seasonal flavor.
Use brown sugar to replace half of the white sugar.
Some people increased the sugar, some decreased, and some will use Splenda for a low-carb keto version.

🧽Moisture is the enemy of candied almonds—what to do about it.

Moisture is the enemy of any candied nuts. The caramelized coating will absorb the moisture from the air and soften the coating. So, seal them tightly in a container with little air when not serving.

If they pick up too much moisture, bake them again in a 200° oven (convection preferred) on a parchment-covered tray. Bake for 5-10 minutes until the coating is melted, then remove from the oven and cool.

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This recipe is featured in The Christmas Candy Roundup, which includes Crock Pot Chocolate Peanut Clusters, Crock Pot Fudge, White Chocolate Fudge, Old Fashioned Popcorn Balls , Christmas Crack Candy, and Pretzel Candies.

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🍴Other uses of candied almonds

While they are an excellent snack, candied nuts make a great topping for ice cream or salads. Add them to a granola mix or bars for a sweet surprise.

Make them spicy with cumin or cayenne pepper for a game-day watch party.

❄️Storage of candied nuts

Let the candied nuts cool completely, then seal them airtight in small jars with lids for gifts or in a Tupperware-type container. They are good at room temperature for one week.

You can also store the candied nuts airtight in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. To freeze them, be sure they are entirely cooled and sealed airtight for up to two months.

❓FAQs

What size pan to use?

The best pan is an 18 by 13-inch rimmed half-size sheet pan. An un-edged cookie sheet is not a good idea.

The caramelized sugar coating will stick to almost anything. To prevent it from sticking, cover the bottom of the pan and the edges with parchment paper. Alternatively, you could cover the bottom with a silicone baking mat and oil the sides.

Why are my candied almonds not crunchy?

Prolonged exposure to the air is the most common reason candied almonds lose their crunch. They absorb moisture from the air, causing them to be less crunchy. Fortunately, this is easily remedied; please look at the section above about moisture for instructions.

📖 Recipe

Candied Almonds

From Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 1

Total Time: 1 10

Servings #/Adjust if desired 24 2 tablespoon servings

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 250°. Prep a half-size sheet pan (18X13) with a large sheet of parchment paper or a silicone mat. Spray the parchment paper with PAM cooking spray.
In a small bowl, mix ¾ cup white granular sugar or a combination of white and brown, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon of coarse salt.
Add 1 egg white, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 tablespoon water to a large bowl. Whisk until foamy, about 1 minute.
Add 1 pound of nuts to the egg mixture and mix until all the nuts are coated. I used almonds, but mixed nuts, hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts, and cashews are good choices.
Add the sugar mixture to the nuts and mix to coat.
Pour the nuts onto the prepared baking sheet and spread them into a single layer.
Place in the 250° oven. Flip and stir the nuts every 15 minutes and flatten them into a single layer each time.
The total cooking time is 1 hour.

Recipe Notes

Pro Tips

If possible, use raw unsalted nuts, but roasted unsalted or lightly salted nuts will also work. The recipe post covers nut choices and optional ingredients.
Use the egg white only.
Please don't do this without parchment paper or the silicone mat. Even with those, it will tend to stick, so a light coat of PAM cooking spray is recommended.
You may double the cinnamon and vanilla if you want. Other seasoning options are in the post.
Don't stop short on cooking, or the nuts will be soft.
Cool completely before storing.
Always store airtight. Room temperature for one week refrigerated for 2 weeks or frozen for 2 months.
One pound of nuts will be about 3 cups. I set the serving size to 2 tablespoons, making about 24 servings in this recipe.

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Nutrition Estimate

Calories : 134.2 kcal (7%)Carbohydrates : 10.4 g (3%)Protein : 4.1 g (8%)Fat : 9.3 g (14%)Saturated Fat : 0.7 g (4%)Polyunsaturated Fat : 2.3 gMonounsaturated Fat : 5.8 gTrans Fat : 0.1 gSodium : 50.8 mg (2%)Potassium : 136 mg (4%)Fiber : 2.4 g (10%)Sugar : 7 g (8%)Vitamin A : 0.4 IUVitamin C : 0.1 mgCalcium : 50.9 mg (5%)Iron : 0.7 mg (4%)

Serving size is my estimate of a normal size unless stated otherwise. The number of servings per recipe is stated above. This is home cooking, and there are many variables. All nutritional information are estimates and may vary from your actual results. To taste ingredients such as salt will be my estimate of the average used.

Course : Snacks

Cuisine : American

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Originally Published December 1, 2012. Updated with expanded options, refreshed photos, and a table of contents to help navigation.

Candied Almonds

🥣Ingredients

👨‍🍳How to Make Candied Almonds—Step-by-Step Photo Instructions

❓What nuts to use

👨‍🍳Options and variations of spicing

🧽Moisture is the enemy of candied almonds—what to do about it.