Name: Gingerbread Glazed Almonds
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1½ cup raw almonds ((not roasted or salted)); 3 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon molasses; 1½ teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons hot water; pinch of salt

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Wondering how to make glazed nuts? These Gingerbread Glazed Almonds are a little sweet and a little spicy. Snack on them at home or share them as a DIY gift this Christmas!

I’ve been craving gingerbread since October. No kidding. I just want one delicious square – perfectly spiced with just the right amount of molasses and a drizzle of glaze. But where did the month go? I had all intentions of wrapping up work, planning out a fantastic 2017 (complete with a shiny new planner and pens), and leaving plenty of time to bake all the goodies this week. Well… That. Didn’t. Happen. I know you feel me.

I still have tons of work to do but visions of sugar plums are dancing in my head. Though I won’t have time to create all the fun, sweet treats I’ve saved on Instagram and Pinterest, I did squeeze in a taste.

This Gingerbread Glazed Almond recipe was the quick fix I needed to satisfy my relentless gingerbread craving (temporarily).

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I took a challenge to be inspired by a cookbook recipe or make the recipe a bit healthier. I rarely cook from cookbooks anymore but this reminded me just how much I love it.

I pulled out one of my favorite cookbooks, The Better Homes and Gardens Bridal Edition. Yes. There’s a story on how I got this cookbook but nope – not going there. It’s a beautiful cookbook, packed with classic recipes and elegant ones for entertaining and making special memories. (It makes a great gift for any newlyweds in your life.)

How to make gingerbread glazed almonds

Many candied or glazed nut recipes use an egg white to help the glaze stick to the nuts.

I omitted the egg to keep this recipe vegan. I created a simple glaze using brown sugar, molasses, ginger, and cinnamon. You can also add cloves for a more traditional gingerbread flavor. After an easy toss and roast in the oven, these Gingerbread Glazed Almonds were done!

Tips to make the best glazed almonds

Use raw or natural almonds. Skip the roasted and salted ones as they will throw off the recipe flavor.
Get some fresh spices. If your ginger has been hanging out in the pantry for a couple of holiday seasons, it’s probably time for a new bottle!
Line the baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat like a Silpat to prevent sticking to the pan.

If you haven’t finished your holiday shopping yet, these Gingerbread Glazed Almonds might be an answer. With only a few ingredients and less than 30 minutes from start to finish, it makes an easy homemade food gift.

Make a big batch. Pack in individual tins or jars and slap a bow on them. Hand deliver them to your neighbors or hand them out as thank you gifts during a holiday party or brunch.

More homemade holiday gift ideas

Make these edible Christmas or holiday gifts to share with friends, family, and co-workers. They are perfect for taking along as a gift for the host at parties too!

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Flourless Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies

Rosemary Parmesan Cheese Crisps

Easy Maple Pecans or Pepitas

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