Christmas Almonds

5 from 30 votes

If you’re looking for an easy food gift idea this Christmas then be sure to check out these Christmas Almonds. They are the perfect holiday treat to make when you don't feel like baking cookies or cakes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time1 15

Total Time1 20

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings (1 batch)

Calories: 333kcal

Author: Audrey Wood

Cost: $10

Equipment

2 Mixing bowls
Baking tray
Parchment paper (not wax paper)

Ingredients

3 cups raw almonds
1 egg white from a large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Begin by preheating your oven to 250 degrees and lining a baking sheet with parchment (not wax) paper.
Next, whisk your egg white and vanilla together.
1 egg white, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
In a separate bowl, combine the cinnamon, sugar, brown sugar, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
½ cup white sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 pinch nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon salt
Add the almonds to the egg white and vanilla mixture. Mix well.
3 cups raw almonds
Pour the cinnamon sugar mixture over the almonds. Mix well.
Spread the almonds out on the parchment paper lined baking sheet. Be sure to spread them out evenly.
Bake for one hour and fifteen minutes. Every twenty minutes stir and flip the almonds. Let the almonds cool and harden before serving.

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Notes

Any nutritional information is an estimate by online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

Store your leftover almonds in a plastic storage container or bag. They will be good for up to four days after making.

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