Crisp Savory Almonds Recipes

ALMOND CRISPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment, and lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine ground almonds, sugar, and egg whites. Beat on medium speed until thick, about 3 minutes. Beat in extracts.
• Roll dough into 1-inch balls, and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet. Flatten each ball with dampened fingers, and gently press 2 sliced almonds on top.
• Bake until just brown on top, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven, and place on a wire rack for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove cookies from baking sheet while still warm, and place on a wire rack to cool.

SAVORY SPICED ALMONDS

Steps:

• In a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan, add butter. Bake in a 300° oven for 3-5 minutes or until butter is melted. Stir in the soy sauce, salt, ginger and garlic powder. Add almonds; toss to coat. Spread in a single layer. , Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove to paper towels to cool. Store in an airtight container.

CRISP SAVORY ALMONDS

Steps:

• Beat egg whites in a large bowl at high speed of an electric mixer until foamy. Add mustard, red pepper, and paprika; beat at low speed until well blended.
• Stir in almonds; toss to coat evenly.
• Combine Parmesan cheese and salt on a sheet of wax paper. Pour the almond mixture over the cheese mixture; toss gently to coat evenly. Spread almonds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Bake at 300 degrees for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn the oven off. Let the almonds stand in the oven for 30 minutes. Remove almonds from the oven, and let cool completely.
• Store almonds in an airtight container.

SWEET SPICY SMOKEY ROASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. When cool enough to handle, chop the bacon into small pieces. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, pour off most of the bacon fat from the hot skillet and add the butter. Add the sugar, five-spice powder, cayenne and salt and stir until the sugar dissolves and everything is combined. Add the almonds and stir to coat.
• Spread the nuts on the prepared baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Stir in the bacon and serve warm or at room temperature.

ALMOND CRUMBLE TOPPING

Steps:

• Combine flour, sugar and nutmeg in a mixing bowl; stir well to mix and stir in sliced almonds.
• Stir in the butter evenly. Set aside for 5 minutes, then, using your fingertips, break the mixture into 1/4 to 1/2 inch crumbs. Set aside again while you prepare the filling.

CRISP ALMOND COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar and fluffy. Beat in water and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in almonds. , Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly with a fork. , Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar.