CHOCOLATE AND CINNAMON SUGAR ALMONDS
This are delightflul little nuggets with layers of flavor. I slightly adapted a Martha Stewart recipe - like all MS recipe's they tend to be a bit fussy, but the results are worth a little fuss. The original called for unblanched almonds - I don't bother and they always get scarffed up. You can skip the chocolate and cocoa steps for simple spiced almonds, also good, but the whole combination is devine! The secret to this not being to much work is the right cooling rack - you want the type that has bars in both directions (open squares), this allows the excess chocolate to drip down but not the almonds. I used two other types which were major pains in the ... , but I liked the almonds so much I bought new racks! These make great gifts packaged up in pretty cellophane bags. You can double the recipe, but don't do more then that at once it gets a bit unwieldy.
Provided by momaphet
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 2h
Yield 1/2 lb. almonds
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place almonds in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until fragrant, about 10 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through. Line a rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper and place a cooling rack on top; set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, toasted almonds, and cinnamon. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until sugar becomes golden, then starts to crystallize, and almonds are completely coated, about 8 minutes. (As the sugar cooks it seems really dry and you think it can't be right, keep stirring) Pour the almond mixture onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Transfer to the freezer or refrigerator to chill for 15 minutes - or just let cool.
- Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl and set over a pan of simmering water. Stir until melted. Add the chilled almond mixture, stirring until nuts are thoroughly coated. Spoon onto cooling rack-lined baking sheet. Separate almonds with a fork. Place baking sheets in refrigerator until chocolate is set, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Place cocoa powder in a large bowl and add the almond mixture. Toss to coat, shaking off excess cocoa powder. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 6008.5, Fat 470.7, SaturatedFat 168.9, Sodium 131.5, Carbohydrate 523.8, Fiber 153.6, Sugar 272.9, Protein 167.7
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Katey Condon
[email protected]I love how these almonds look. They're so festive and colorful.
Sharjeel Nawaz
[email protected]These almonds are the perfect snack to take on the go.
sameer ya
[email protected]I've made these almonds several times now, and they're always a hit.
Owusu Peprah
[email protected]These almonds are a great way to use up leftover egg whites.
Larenz Jones
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate and cinnamon sugar.
Bulelwa Ngesi
[email protected]These almonds are so easy to make. I was able to whip up a batch in just a few minutes.
Michael Adjepong
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and cinnamon sugar. It's the perfect flavor combination for a sweet snack.
Rana Sheharyar
[email protected]These almonds are the perfect snack to have on hand when I'm craving something sweet. They're also a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth without overindulging.
You too Love
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of almonds, but these chocolate and cinnamon sugar almonds are amazing. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and they're so addictive.
Tamia Gomez
[email protected]I made these almonds for a party I was hosting, and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time.
Ssenyonjo Rogers
[email protected]These almonds are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're unique, delicious, and they're sure to be appreciated by anyone who receives them.
Hailey Wabz
[email protected]I was a little skeptical about making these almonds at first, but I'm so glad I did. They're absolutely delicious, and they were so easy to make.
Jesse De bruyn
[email protected]These almonds are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. They're the perfect snack to have on hand when I need something sweet and crunchy.
ayo williams
[email protected]The chocolate and cinnamon sugar coating is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. It's not too overpowering, and it really lets the flavor of the almonds shine through.
Agboola Emmanuel
[email protected]I love how versatile these almonds are. I can snack on them on their own, or I can use them as a topping for yogurt, oatmeal, or ice cream.
Aaron Hlatshwayo
[email protected]I've made these almonds several times now, and they're always a hit. My friends and family love them, and they're always asking me for the recipe.
Adnan Shah
[email protected]These chocolate and cinnamon sugar almonds are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. They're also incredibly easy to make, which is a huge bonus.