Cinnamon Almond Crunch
Whole almonds baked in a crisp cinnamon-sugar coating and cooled until crunchy.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 150°C. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Step 2
Combine the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a mixing bowl.
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Step 3
In a second mixing bowl, whisk the egg white, water, and vanilla extract until loose and foamy.
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Step 4
Add the almonds to the foamy egg-white mixture and fold until every almond is lightly coated.
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Step 5
Add the cinnamon-sugar mixture and fold until it clings evenly to the almonds.
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Step 6
Spread the coated almonds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 150°C for 15 minutes.
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Step 7
Stir and separate the almonds, then bake at 150°C until the coating looks dry, 15–20 minutes.
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Step 8
Let the almonds cool completely on the baking sheet, then break apart any clusters.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Bake until the coating is dry, cool completely before handling, and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Risk factors
- Raw egg white is used in the coating.
- Freshly baked sugar coating can cause burns.