Sugar Coated Almonds
These irresistibly delicious cinnamon Sugar Coated Almonds are the festive snack you've been looking for! Plus, these candied almonds are SO easy to make, they'll be done in just 5 minutes!
Servings: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups Raw Almonds (8 oz.)
- 1/2 cup White Sugar + 2 tsp. for Sprinkling
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp. Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. Salt
- 1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla
- 4 tbsp. Water
Instructions
- Preheat 10″ cast iron skillet over low heat.
- After it has warmed up a bit, turn heat to medium then add White Sugar, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, Salt, Vanilla and Water to skillet.
- Cook over medium heat for 1 – 2 minutes, continually stirring with a wooden spoon.
- Once the mixture turns into a glaze and begins to bubble, add Almonds to skillet and continue stirring well for about 2 more minutes until all have been coated with the glaze.
- Then transfer almonds to a large cookie sheet lined with waxed paper, and quickly spread almonds out, so they’re not touching each other.
- Sprinkle almonds with additional 2 tsp. of Sugar, then set aside and allow to cool overnight.
- The next morning, transfer to an airtight container. If stored at room temperature, use within the week. If stored in the refrigerator, use within 3 weeks. ENJOY!
Notes
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