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December 10, 2016 By Marci 2 Comments

Ahh NUTS! – Recipe for Cinnamon-Sugar Coated Almonds

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img_4665When I saw these yummy sugar cinnamon coated nuts splashed across my FaceBook page, I knew I had to make them. Then I read that they were made in a crock pot. Seriously! Isn’t a crock pot for chili and pot roasts?

So I picked up a 3 lb bag of raw almonds at Costco, pulled out my crockpot, and made sure I had at least 4 hours to complete the task.

Because I wanted to do a lighter sugar coating, I added twice the nuts that were called for and my family loved them. Hey, who needs MORE sugar and the adage is true, “Less is More” totally applied in this situation because the finished product was a huge hit.

Another thing I wasn’t sure about was having to stir every 20 minutes for the 3 hours. Really?img_4601

I ended up cleaning, folding laundry, prepping for dinner, and a bunch of other things in between so it wasn’t like I was just standing in the kitchen, apron on, ready to stir my pot of nuts every 20 minutes.

After about an hour I smelled something wonderful coming from my kitchen. By the second hour, the entire house smelled like a See’s candy store or some high-end candle only lit for special occasions.

I wished I could have canned the air and turned it into a scratch and sniff. It was that intoxicating.

The final result, I am going to have to go to Costco to pick up another big bag of almonds. I need to make more img_4605to give out as little gifts, in fact, this recipe is going on my list of favorites right next to homemade marshmallows and graham crackers.

From my kitchen to yours,
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Enjoy!

Ahh NUTS! – Recipe for Cinnamon sugared almonds

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Marci
December 10, 2016
by Marci
Category Empty Nest: Strategies To Help Your Kids Take Flight RECIPE
When I made this I DOUBLED the recipe. I figured if I was going to spend a chunk of time stirring I wanted to Go Big or Go Home..so I went big.
Ahh NUTS! – Recipe for Cinnamon sugared almonds

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cups light brown sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla
  • 4 1/2 cups unroasted almonds about 1 1/2 pounds
  • 3 Tbs water

Instructions

  1. Spray your slow cooker with non-stick spray and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, add the egg white and vanilla and whisk until frothy.
  4. Pour the almonds in the egg mixture and toss them around to coat thoroughly.
  5. Pour the coated almonds into the sugar mixture and toss to coat.
  6. Pour the entire mixture into the slow cooker and turn to low.
  7. Cook for 3 hours, stirring every 20 minutes.
  8. Add 3 Tbs of water and stir well.
  9. This is going to make the crunchy coating and things will start looking right. Leave in the slow cooker for another 20-30 minutes.
  10. Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  11. When done, pour the almonds onto the prepared baking sheet and separate any that stuck together. Let them cool slightly to harden then enjoy!

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Making these amazing treats will be a huge with your friends and family. Andy, when they find out you made it in your crock pot they are going to go nuts. Literally! These treats are a bit time consuming so make a double batch and be prepared to have the best smelling home on the block!

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Comments

  1. T. Bradbury says

    December 10, 2016 at 2:41 am

    These sound so good. Just to clarify, did you double the recipe or just double the amount of nuts? Thanks for sharing.

  2. Marci says

    December 10, 2016 at 4:00 pm

    Hi T.
    The original recipe called for 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar and 1 1/2c. brown sugar and 4 1/2 c. almonds. I cut the sugar in half..but then turned around and doubled the recipe so I could make a bigger batch..seriously,that is a bit of a time commitment so I wanted to make it count. I used a 3 lb. bag of almonds and 1/1/2 c. of each of the sugars and 6 Tbl cinnamon. It totally worked. I went to Smart and Final and purchased little white take-out containers (3.99 for 50) and will put about 3/4 cup in each container with a few dipped pretzels..add a nice bow and tag and gifts are ready!I also bought some cute holiday baggies for food for smaller amounts. Good luck and let me know how yours turns out!

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