Copycat Buc-ee's Candied Almonds and Cashews
Description
These Copycat Buc-ee's Candied Almonds and Cashews taste just like the cinnamon-glazed nuts from the famous Texas travel stop. Raw almonds and cashews get a crunchy cinnamon-sugar coating, baked low and slow in the oven or made fast in the air fryer. Perfect for snacking, road trips, and homemade holiday gifts.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole almonds, raw
- 2 cups whole cashews, raw
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Heat oven to 250°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
- Mix sugars, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl.
- Whisk egg white, water, and vanilla in a large bowl until frothy.
- Stir in the nuts until coated, then add the cinnamon sugar and toss well.
- Spread in a single layer and bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool completely, break up clusters, and store airtight.
Equipment
- Large rimmed baking sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Small mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula or wooden spoon
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Air fryer and perforated parchment liners (for the air fryer method)
- Airtight container or gift bags for storing
Notes
Air fryer: Line the basket with parchment and cook half the nuts at 300°F for 15 to 18 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes. Repeat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.003gSodium: 152mgPotassium: 248mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 2mg