Cinnamon Toasted Almonds

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Crunchy, cinnamon almonds are a spectacular treat to bring to a party or gathering. "They taste just like the cinnamon roasted almonds you get at the fair,"

Cinnamon Toasted Almonds

Average Rating: 4.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling
YIELD: about 4 cups.

Ingredients

  • 2 large egg whites
  • 6 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups unblanched almonds
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, beat egg whites until frothy; beat in vanilla. Add almonds; stir gently to coat. Combine the sugars, salt and cinnamon; add to nut mixture and stir gently to coat.
  • 2. Spread evenly in 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 300° for 25-30 minutes or until almonds are crisp, stirring once. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 250 calories, 18g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 166mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 8g protein.

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