Candied Almonds

Candied Almonds are the perfect treat to share with friends and neighbors for the holidays! They are easy to make at home and come out perfectly delicious every time.

Prep time: PT10M

Cook time: PT60M

Total time: PT70M

Rating

5 stars (15 reviews)

Keywords

how to make candied almonds

Ingredients

1 large egg white
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 cups almonds
1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon unsweetened cacao powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or less to taste)

Cuisine

American

Steps

Heat oven to 250°F and line a rimmed baking sheet.
Whisk egg white and vanilla extract together in a large bowl, then add the almonds and toss to coat.
Combine both sugars, cinnamon, cacao powder and salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the almonds and toss to coat.
Spread almonds on prepared baking sheet and bake in the hot oven for 45 minutes, carefully stirring once every 10-15 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 360°F and finish baking the almonds for 10-15 minutes (watch them closely, do not overbake or they may burn!).
Let almonds cool on the baking sheet. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Reviews

Lisa S. on 2024-12-13 (5 stars):
I’ve made these twice now. Once in the oven, with the egg whites and once on the stovetop without the egg whites (using the original recipe link). For me, the stovetop method turned out better. Both were good but the original method worked better for me. This is definitely a keeper!
Theresa (Teri) on 2024-07-28 (5 stars):
Really quick & easy! Delicious flavor too!
DJE on 2023-12-16 (5 stars):
Love this recipe now that I’m limited in no gluten or dairy/milk. This is so simple and delicious, I love a good sweet snack. Tried this with pecans and I think that’s my favorite, holds on to the sugar even better than almonds
Patty on 2022-11-25 (5 stars):
Great recipe for beginners. First time I ever made glazed nuts and it turned out awesome. Very easy to do. The first batch was so good that it didn't last a week. Making second batch now and am using a mix of nuts - raw almonds, raw cashews and raw walnuts. Taking this batch to to a holiday party today.
Carol on 2022-09-10 (5 stars):
Excellent and so easy! Thank you.
Maricel on 2021-02-15 (5 stars):
These are great recipe! Easy and delicious. Thanks Nora for sharing your recipe.
Colleen LOWE on 2020-12-22 (5 stars):
Very tasty