cinnamon sugar roasted nuts (Printable)

Aromatic cinnamon-glazed nuts offer irresistible crunch—ideal for snacking or holiday gifting.

# Components:

→ Nuts

01 - 2 cups unsalted mixed nuts (such as almonds, pecans, cashews, walnuts)

→ Coating

02 - 1 large egg white
03 - 1 tablespoon water

→ Sugar & Spice

04 - ½ cup granulated sugar
05 - ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
06 - 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
07 - ½ teaspoon fine sea salt

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, vigorously whisk the egg white and water until light and frothy.
03 - Pour the mixed nuts into the bowl and stir thoroughly, ensuring each nut is lightly coated.
04 - Combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and sea salt in a separate bowl, blending well.
05 - Sprinkle the sugar-and-spice blend evenly over the coated nuts, tossing until all are well encrusted.
06 - Distribute the coated nuts in a single layer across the parchment-lined baking sheet.
07 - Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, stirring gently one time halfway through to ensure even caramelization.
08 - Remove the tray from the oven and leave the nuts to cool completely on the sheet; the coating will crisp as it cools.
09 - Once fully cooled, transfer the roasted nuts to an airtight container for storage. Consume within 2 weeks for best quality.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make with basic pantry ingredients
  • Sweet and fragrant—your whole kitchen will smell amazing while these bake
  • Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian so they fit many diets
  • Perfect for gifting in jars or sharing at gatherings
02 -
  • High in fiber and healthy fats from the nuts themselves
  • The caramelized coating gives a bakery style crunch without deep frying
  • Easy to scale up for party batches or gift boxes
  • Salt brightens the cinnamon and keeps them from being overly sweet
03 -
  • Choose the freshest nuts you can find for best flavor
  • Stir midway through baking for even roasting
  • Cool fully before storing to preserve crispness

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