Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Almonds

Sweet, crunchy Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Almonds are coated with cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla, then slow-roasted until crisp. An easy homemade snack that's perfect for holidays, parties, gifting, or anytime you're craving a sweet treat.

Cook Time

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Ingredients

Preheat the Oven
Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Make the Cinnamon Sugar Mixture
In a medium bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
Whip the Egg White
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg white, vanilla extract, and water until the mixture becomes foamy and frothy.
Coat the Almonds
Add the almonds to the egg white mixture and stir until every almond is evenly coated.
Add the Cinnamon Sugar
Pour the cinnamon sugar mixture over the coated almonds. Stir well until the almonds are completely covered with the cinnamon-sugar coating.
Spread on the Baking Sheet
Spread the almonds into an even layer on the prepared baking sheet, separating them as much as possible.
Roast the Almonds
Bake at 300°F for 45 minutes, stirring the almonds well every 15 minutes so they roast evenly and don't stick together.
Cool Completely
Remove the almonds from the oven and spread them out on the parchment paper. Separate any large clusters while they're still warm, then allow them to cool completely. The cinnamon-sugar coating will become crisp as the almonds cool.
Serve or Store
Once completely cooled, serve immediately or store the Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Almonds in an airtight container.

For that irresistible fair-style aroma and flavor, serve the almonds slightly warm. If they've cooled completely, warm a serving for just a few seconds before eating to bring the cinnamon and vanilla aroma back out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use roasted almonds instead of raw almonds?

Raw almonds work best because they roast while the cinnamon-sugar coating bakes. If you use already-roasted almonds, they may become too toasted or dry during the baking time.
Why do you use an egg white for Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Almonds?

The egg white helps the cinnamon-sugar mixture stick evenly to the almonds and creates a crisp coating as they bake and cool.
Can I use only granulated sugar instead of brown sugar?

Yes. You can replace the brown sugar with additional granulated sugar, although brown sugar adds a slightly deeper caramel-like flavor to the coating.
How do I keep the cinnamon almonds from sticking together?

Stir the almonds every 15 minutes while baking and separate any large clusters while they're still warm. They'll become crisp as they cool.
How should I store Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Almonds?

Let the almonds cool completely before storing them in an airtight container at room temperature. Keeping moisture out will help the cinnamon-sugar coating stay crisp.

□ 4 cups whole raw almonds
□ 1½ cups granulated sugar
□ ½ cup brown sugar, packed
□ 1½ TBSP ground cinnamon
□ ½ tsp salt
□ 1 large egg white
□ 1 tsp vanilla extract
□ 1 TBSP water

45 Minutes