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If you’re anything like me, walking through the mall during the holidays without buying a bag of cinnamon roasted almonds feels impossible. The warm, spiced aroma seems to follow you from kiosk to kiosk. I decided to recreate the treat at home to save money and have control over the texture and sweetness.
I picked up a large bag of raw almonds for under two dollars and set to work.
To get the cinnamon sugar to stick, I beat an egg white until foamy and used it as a light binder.
I combined granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and raw turbinado sugar for a bit of crunch. The coarse sugar gives a lovely texture that mimics the candied shells you find at mall stalls.
After dipping the almonds in the foamy egg whites, I tossed them in the cinnamon sugar, making sure each nut was well coated.
I worked quickly and threw the almonds in all at once; a bit of impatience never hurt when the payoff is this good.
I spread the coated almonds on a baking sheet and roasted them until the sugar caramelized lightly and the almonds were fragrant.
The result was perfect: sweet, warmly spiced almonds with a pleasant crunch from the turbinado. They aren’t quite as hard as the mall’s brittle shell, but the flavor is spot on and far less expensive than buying them at a kiosk.
They made a great snack while I shopped my wardrobe for jeans that fit.
Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Almonds
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Ingredients
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/8 cup cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup coarse sugar (raw turbinado recommended)
- 1-2 egg whites, beaten until foamy
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
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In a large bowl, mix granulated sugar, coarse sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy.
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Dip the almonds in the egg whites, then toss them in the sugar-cinnamon mixture until coated. Spread evenly on a baking sheet.
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Roast for 30–45 minutes, stirring or shaking the pan occasionally so the almonds toast evenly. Allow to cool completely before serving so the coating sets.
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Set a large bowl of these out at your next gathering and watch them disappear. They’re perfect for parties because they’re easy to make ahead and store in an airtight container.
If your jeans are feeling snug, consider light exercise and balanced portions during the holidays to stay comfortable while still enjoying treats like these almonds.