Cinnamon Toasted Almonds Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• 6 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 cups whole almonds
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. In a large bowl, beat egg whites until frothy; beat in vanilla. Add almonds; stir gently to coat. Combine the sugars, salt and cinnamon; add to nut mixture and stir gently to coat.
2. Spread evenly into two greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans. Bake at 300° for 25-30 minutes or until almonds are crisp, stirring once. Cool. Store in an airtight container. Yield:about 4 cups.

from the kitchen of Becky Wilson (and Taste of Home)