Cinnamon Sugar Almonds

If you make one thing this holiday season, it should be candied almonds. I made these cinnamon sugar candied almonds as a gift, and you should too, because they are incredibly easy and delicious. As my roommate put it, "They should make a candle that smells like that!" The recipe is so simple, and easily adaptable to any flavors you like.

Cinnamon Sugar and Allspice Candied Almonds
Makes 12 ounces

Ingredients:
12 oz raw almonds
1/2 c sugar
1/8 c water
1/2 tbsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice

Directions:
1. In a pot combine water and sugar, and heat on medium-high heat until dissolved.
2. Add spices, then almonds. Stir to coat completely
3. Keep stirring until sugar crystalizes (about 5-8 minutes). Make sure to keep stirring or the almonds will get stuck.
4. Remove from heat and put almonds on parchment or wax paper to cool.