This Candied Almonds Recipe is easy to make with just 6 ingredients. These cinnamon roasted almonds are even more delicious than the nuts you can get at the mall or fair, and they're freezer-friendly so you can make a batch and enjoy them for months as a snack, on top of salads, etc.
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Grease a large baking sheet. (Do NOT use parchment paper or foil. Bake directly on the greased pan).
In a small bowl, combine sugar, sea salt, and cinnamon, set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whip egg white and vanilla with a whisk until frothy (about 1 minute).
Add almonds to wet mixture and stir until evenly coated.
Once almonds are coated, sprinkle the dry ingredients over the almonds and stir until evenly distributed. Make sure to scrape any extra cinnamon sugar mixture off the sides and bottom of the bowl and incorporate it into the almonds.
Spread the almonds evenly, in a single layer, on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake at 250 degrees F for 1 hour. Stir every 15 minutes. Even if they look done after 45 minutes trust me and bake for the full hour.
After one hour remove the almonds from the oven, give them a final stir and let them cool on the baking sheet or enjoy them warm!
Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the freezer!
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 2 Tablespoons
Calories: 136 kcal
Carbohydrates: 11 g
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 99 mg
Sugar: 7 g
Reviews
KPM on 2026-02-24 (5 stars): These are incredible. That said, 2/3 cup sugar for 3 cups almonds is a ton of sugar! Is there a swerve or Splenda etc., version that would work?
Jennifer McGuire on 2026-01-23 (5 stars): Delicious and easy! Definitely going to be a regular gaming snack.
Michelle Skill on 2026-01-01 (5 stars): SO EASY & DELICIOUS!
My mom gave me a large bag of almonds and pecans and I found this ... the perfect recipe to use them for her 80th birthday party. Everyone is going to love these!
Ashley F. on 2025-12-25 (5 stars): I make a few batches of these for potlucks. I make one batch the normal version, and the other add a tablespoon or two of cayenne pepper. Always a big hit
Donna M on 2025-12-16 (5 stars): Love this recipe! Very easy to make and so delicious! I agree, it's very important to bake them the entire hour. The almonds won't come out crisp after cooling if you shorten the time. In fact, I think next time I'll add 5-10 extra minutes as some of the almonds are crisp and others are not. Another tip, after you stir them to return to the oven, make sure to spread them out completely so every almond is on the hot surface of the baking sheet. That will also help with crisping. I'll definitely be making these every Christmas.
