Easy Sugar Roasted Almonds

Easy Sugar Roasted Almonds

This is not only a super easy snack, appetizer or dessert, but it can be done in the microwave in a matter of minutes–my kind of cooking! I made these a couple of weeks ago as part of an appetizer and the kids (and adults) went crazy for them. Enjoy!

Easy Sugar Roasted Almonds

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What you will need:

  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 cups almonds (with skin)

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Instructions:

1. Microwave everything together except the almonds in a microwave-safe bowl for 2 minutes.

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2. Mix the almonds in and microwave for another 2 minutes.

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3. Mix one more time and microwave again for 2 minutes.

4. Immediately lay almonds out on a cookie sheet covered in wax paper to cool. Use a forks to separate sticky almonds.

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Originally from Food.com {here}.

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