Spiced Almonds Recipe for the Holidays (2024)

Published on 10/17/11

by Brittany Dixon

You know it’s fall when you sit on a porch, eat wings, drink a cold, pumpkin beer and watch some quality college football.

GO DAWGS!

You know it’s fall when you go out in the evenings to watch soccer.

You know it’s fall when you get to start wearing cute cool weather accessories.

And you’ll know it’s fall once you try this scrumptious snack out!

I actually got the idea when I saw a facebook friend (Hi Ashley!) mention that she was snacking on some store-bought pumpkin spice almonds. MMmmm… those sounded tasty! So I decided to make my own.

Autumn Spiced Almonds

Here’s a quick look at the recipe and instructions, but there are more detailed steps below.

Autumn Spiced Almonds

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Author: Brittany Dixon
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Category: dessert, recipes
Cuisine: dessert

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What screams Fall more than Autumn Spiced Almonds?! This scrumptious snack will leave you reaching for more!

Ingredients

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24 ounces roasted almonds
1 egg white
1 Tbsp water
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

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Instructions

Beat your egg white until frothy.
Add your 1 Tbsp of water and beat again until super frothy.
Add your almonds and mix to coat well.
Mix up your spices.
Use ONLY 1 Tbsp of your spice mixture and combine well with the sugar.
Mix the sugar and spice with the almonds until evenly coated.
Spread the almonds out in a thin layer on a large, rimmed baking sheet.
Pop in the oven at 325 degrees for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Remove from the oven and transfer to wax paper to cool.

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First, beat your egg white until frothy.

I used this coffee frother- worked like a charm!

Add your 1 Tbsp of water and beat again until super frothy. Then add your almonds and mix to coat well.

Mix up your spices.

Use ONLY 1 Tbsp of your spice mixture and combine well with the sugar.

Mix the sugar and spice with the almonds until evenly coated.

Spread the almonds out in a thin layer on a large, rimmed baking sheet.

Pop in the oven at 325 degrees for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Remove from the oven and transfer to wax paper to cool.

Serve ‘em up!

I thought these were good, but Hubbs really liked them. He thought they’d be perfect to have out at Christmas time, so I guess they could be holiday-spiced almonds instead of just Autumn- spiced 🙂

I think these would make awesome treats to wrap up in cute bags and give out to neighbors and friends for the holidays.

YUM!

What is your favorite thing about the fall season?

Mine is the refreshing, cooler temperatures.

About Brittany Dixon

Brittany Dixon is a former health coach turned homeschooling mom of two girls. Her goal is to share her passion for healthy eating and natural living alongside the daily challenges and triumphs of motherhood. She shares her life through the lens of food, family, and travel.

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Shari says
October 17, 2011 at 8:39 am

How cute does Hailey look in that hat?!?
My favorite thing about fall … hmm. I’ll go with the first half, where the air is crisp, but still warm with lingering summer sunshine. The smell of apple cider, the sound of leaves crunching beneath our feet, the taste of pumpkin … it’s perfect 🙂
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Terra says
October 17, 2011 at 9:00 am

What a fun recipe!!! I am so glad you shared it:-) Need to make these for when I travel:-) You sweet baby is just gorgeous! Hugs, Terra
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Kath says
October 17, 2011 at 9:03 am

These look awesome!!!!
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DebbieF says
October 17, 2011 at 9:12 am

Just found your blog through Twitter. Almonds are a staple in our house and can’t wait to try out this recipe — sounds amazing!
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Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
October 17, 2011 at 9:23 am

If I made these I fear they wouldn’t last more than 20 minutes! They look/sound fantastic!
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- Brittany says
  October 18, 2011 at 8:44 am
  
  We are tearing through them pretty quickly 🙂
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Jen says
October 17, 2011 at 9:39 am

I may make these today! They sound great. Hailey looks way too precious!
I love, love, love football (Go Clemson and NY Giants!), crisp mornings, and pumpkin baked goods. Hands down my favorite season.
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Brittney says
October 17, 2011 at 9:47 am

We need to meet up at Taco Mac sometime! I love that place! I even have the beer frequent flyer card. So fun!
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- Cindi says
  October 17, 2011 at 11:45 am
  
  I want to come too! I haven’t been there yet! Hooray for pumpkin beer (& those almonds look amazing!)
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Kristin @ eat healthy. be happy. live well. says
October 17, 2011 at 9:53 am

What a simple, delicious recipe! I have tons of almonds that I haven’t been doing much with, so I am definitely going to make these! And I love the idea of giving them as a gift.
My fave part of fall is definitely the weather 🙂
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Sarah says
October 17, 2011 at 10:42 am

Oh, Fall. It is my FAVORITE season. I love the crisp air, the scarves, the smell and sound of leaves crunching, the colors, the pumpkin, butternut squash and apples….
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Rachel @ Not Rachael Ray says
October 17, 2011 at 11:13 am

These look so tasty, I love spiced nuts 🙂
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Amanda@BlueDrishti says
October 17, 2011 at 1:36 pm

Those looks so good! My favorite fall treats have been pumpkin beer and butternut squash. So good
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Lauren says
October 17, 2011 at 1:57 pm

Oh my goodness, Hailey looks so much like you! Too cute 🙂 And those nuts look delicious. I’m loving all the fall recipes.
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Jen says
October 17, 2011 at 2:27 pm

go dawgs! so happy that we pulled out that win. where is hailey’s UGA gear! 😉
almonds look divine. perfect fall snack.
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Trainer Kjirsten @ Balanced Healthy Life says
October 17, 2011 at 2:41 pm

Those almonds look so awesome! What an awesome recipe!
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Darian @ living and loving to sweat says
October 17, 2011 at 3:33 pm

This recipe looks so delicious I can’t wait to try it! My favorite thing about Fall used to be the smell of the leaves in the air and the crisp temps. Now that I live in LA though, I don’t get either of those things and I have to rely on food for feelings of fall. This recipe should come in handy! Thanks
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Emily says
October 17, 2011 at 5:13 pm

I just made the almonds! they’re delicious! They were going to be a treat for my hubby to take to work to snack on…they might never make it there 😉
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Autumn@Good Eats Girl says
October 17, 2011 at 6:03 pm

These look great! I need to make them for my hubby!
I love all things fall…..football, chili, sweatshirts, soup, apple and pumpkin picking, and the list goes on and on!!
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Erin @ The Grass Skirt says
October 17, 2011 at 6:29 pm

Looks like fun! And the nuts sound yummy. My favorite thing about the fall is definitely eating pumpkin and picking apples. It is my favorite season by a long shot. I’m sorry that I missed seeing you and Hailey at book club last week. 🙁 Hopefully, next month! 🙂
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Ashley says
October 17, 2011 at 6:55 pm

Thanks for the shout out– and supplying me with a recipe for these delcious treats! I am going to try my own batch this weekend! Mind if I cross post on my blog this week?
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- Brittany says
  October 18, 2011 at 8:45 am
  
  Not at all, cross post away! Does this make me creepy for watching you on fb? haha 🙂
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Liz @ iheartvegetables says
October 17, 2011 at 7:06 pm

Hehe I totally cheated and just bought the planters pumpkin roasted almonds 😉
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Danica @ It's Progression Not Perfection says
October 17, 2011 at 7:40 pm

My favorite thing about fall is definitely the apples, not to mention all the delicious baking that can be done with them!
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Lillian says
October 17, 2011 at 10:20 pm

I just found your blog, and wow – this recipe looks fabulous (as does the blog)! I also have to give you mad props on your dog – my parents have a Vizsla too, and I’m convinced that Vizslas must be the best breed ever. 🙂
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Christie says
October 17, 2011 at 10:28 pm

Hailey is just precious! Crazy how much they change in those first few months, huh? I love almonds and am definitely going to be trying this recipe soon- thanks! I’ve been meaning to try those dark chocolate ones you recommended a while back, too.
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Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says
October 17, 2011 at 10:35 pm

Oh my goodness these almonds look amazing and I am going to have to make some of them this week!! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!!
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Michaela says
October 18, 2011 at 6:30 am

I love roasted almonds! these look sooo good.
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Wendy says
October 18, 2011 at 4:38 pm

Brittany,
I am really excited to try your recipe. I bought two more cans to stock up as I am guessing they will only be available for a limited time!
Ashley’s Mom
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lauren says
October 19, 2011 at 4:15 pm

Those almonds look delicious! Making them at home is such a good idea. Your daughter is adorable in that little hat 🙂
My favorite things about Fall are cool weather, boots, and sweaters. I’m a cool weather kind of gal.
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Parita says
October 19, 2011 at 8:22 pm

How delicious! My family is a big fan of spiced almonds, so I will have to make these when I go home next 🙂
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blackhuff says
October 20, 2011 at 5:38 am

As big as Football is in your country, that is how big rugby is in South Africa. This is what we enjoy in the winter months. Lots and lots of rugby with South African brewed beer 🙂
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Tracy says
November 23, 2011 at 8:38 am

So excited to make these for a Thanksgiving treat! I found your recipe through Pinterest. I bought the almonds yesterday but just realized I bought roasted UNsalted almonds (got them in bulk instead of in can). Any suggestions for amount of salt to add??? Thank you!
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Spiced Almonds Recipe for the Holidays (2024)

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