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Presidential Cinnamon-Glazed Almonds Snack Recipe

For his 1993 inauguration, President Bill Clinton ordered a half ton of these sweet and crunchy almonds! They were nicknamed the president's snack of choice, so many people tried them. You and your family will likely find them irresistible as well.—Almond Board of California, California

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Presidential Cinnamon-Glazed Almonds Snack Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 40 min.

Yield: 9 Servings

10 40 50

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, cubed
2 egg whites
Pinch salt
1 cup sugar
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 cups whole almonds

Directions

Place butter in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° until melted, about 5-7 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat egg whites with salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold in cinnamon and almonds; pour over butter and toss to coat. Bake at 325° for 40 minutes, turning every 10 minutes, or until almonds are crisp. Yield: 3 cups.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1/3 cup) equals 433 calories, 31 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 111 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 11 g protein.

Originally published as Presidential Cinnamon-Glazed Almonds Snack in Taste of Home October/November 1993, p19