Hearth Toasted Almond Snack (Printable)

Warm almonds toasted to golden perfection with sea salt and optional cinnamon or honey accents.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Nuts

01 - 2 cups raw whole almonds

→ Seasonings

02 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
03 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Melt butter in small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl.
03 - Combine almonds with melted butter, salt, cinnamon, and honey in large bowl. Toss until evenly coated.
04 - Spread almonds in single layer on prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and fragrant.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool completely on baking sheet. Almonds will crisp as they cool.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way your kitchen will smell like a cozy bakery on a quiet morning
  • How ridiculously simple it is to make something that tastes like it came from a fancy shop
  • The endless variations that keep this feeling new every time you make it
02 -
  • Almonds go from perfectly golden to burnt in the blink of an eye. Trust your nose more than the timer.
  • The cooling process is not optional. These only achieve their signature crunch after they have fully cooled.
03 -
  • Warm honey for 10 seconds before drilling it coats the almonds more evenly than cold honey
  • A silicone baking mat works even better than parchment for easy cleanup