Sugar Spiced Almonds

Sweet and slightly spicy almonds make a delightful snack. Serve these at a party or give them to friends and family as a tasty gift.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 197 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 pound blanched almonds
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.375 teaspoon sweet paprika

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine almonds and olive oil in a bowl; toss to coat. Spread almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven until toasted, about 15 minutes. Allow almonds to cool slightly.

Step 4

While almonds are baking, mix sugar, cinnamon, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle spice mixture over almonds and toss again. Spread almonds in a single layer and continue to bake until spices are fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Cool before serving.