Honey-Roasted Almonds Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole almonds
- cup white sugar
- teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon almond oil
Directions
Step 1: Begin by gathering all the ingredients for the recipe.
Step 2: Spread the almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in a cold oven, then set the oven temperature to 350F (175C). Bake the almonds, stirring occasionally, until they become light tan and fragrant, around 12-15 minutes. The almonds will continue cooking even after you remove them from the oven.
Step 3: While the almonds bake, combine the sugar and salt in a small bowl. Set aside 1 tablespoon of this sugar-salt mixture and sprinkle it into a large bowl.
Step 4: In a saucepan, combine the honey, water, and almond oil. Bring this mixture to a boil over medium heat.
Step 5: Once boiling, add the baked almonds to the saucepan. Stir the almonds for about 5 minutes, allowing them to absorb the liquid.
Step 6: Transfer the almonds to the large bowl containing the reserved sugar-salt mixture. Sprinkle the remaining sugar-salt mixture over the almonds and toss to coat them evenly.
Step 7: Spread the coated almonds onto a piece of waxed paper to cool completely.
Step 8: Once cooled, store the almonds in a tightly sealed or a resealable plastic bag at room temperature.
Recipe Tip
You can substitute vegetable oil for almond oil in this recipe.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Amount Per Serving | Percentage Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 268 |
| Total Fat | 20g (25%) |
| Saturated Fat | 2g (8%) |
| Sodium | 121mg (5%) |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20g (7%) |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g (15%) |
| Total Sugars | 14g |
| Protein | 8g (15%) |
| Calcium | 89mg (7%) |
| Iron | 2mg (9%) |
| Potassium | 263mg (6%) |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Comments
Dogman
10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM
Very quick and simple. Two of us finished these off in about 5 minutes. Now will have to make another batch tomorrow! Only thing I changed was I dusted a little extra sugar after tossing.
Elizabeth Hougland-Meaney
10/14/2015 05:21:28 PM
I loved these. After eating a few as is I decided to jazz them up with some cayenne and chili powder. That was really good too.
TimUSA
12/08/2015 05:03:12 PM
I added vanilla to the honey, water, oil and added cinnamon to the sugar and salt.
ellie may
05/17/2014 09:34:52 PM
Hot Diggety! This is the yummiest, quickest and crowd-pleasing-est recipe I have ever seen for all these almonds I was gifted. I made 8 cups, took them to my husband's band gig, and they disappeared in 5 minutes. I only made a few changes cos of ingredient situation. I used coconut oil, pink himalayan sea salt, raw sugar crystals and added cayenne. DELISH! I had the entire dining room table covered with nuts while they were cooling. They did not stick together too much, and dried very nicely, not sticky at all. Gotta keep stirring while liquid is boiling, stay on top of things!
Cori Collin
06/18/2017 09:53:13 PM
This was delicious; however, I exchanged the sugar for unrefined coconut sugar as it has a lower glycemic index than cane sugar and it has a light caramel flavor as well. It was amazing! I did notice I didn't need as much sugar as was required, so next time I will use less.
Sandra Sendall
09/22/2016 08:57:38 PM
Definitely a keeper! We used olive oil. Didn't stir the almonds while they were roasting, either. Not sticky at all, but we added an extra Tbspn of water to the liquid. I love the idea of boiling the almonds, because it makes them easier on the stomach. This will be a perfect healthy/healthier snack for the kids to take to school.
Red in Keds
12/31/2012 06:22:31 AM
I made these for the Beautiful Salad on this site. INCREDIBLE. No one in the house could stay out of them. Barely had enough for the salad. Am making more today for our New Year's Eve party. Made as directed except substituted turbinado for the sugar, used sea salt, and melted expeller-pressed coconut oil for the almond oil. This is a keeper. Thanks so much for sharing Behr!
ddang81
02/08/2017 05:35:20 PM
I used mix nuts and sprinkled sesame seeds. Turned out great!
BARNKITTY
09/06/2017 11:41:05 PM
Really good. We let the almonds cook in the syrup until almost dry, then put back in the turned-off oven with the door ajar for about 15 minutes. Not too sticky after they were fully cooled. Might try adding some spices in the future, for a more flavored almond.
kathymccarthy
02/15/2019 04:58:50 PM
I used pecans and did add a pinch of cayenne. They are delicious just to munch on. However I use them in a salad with greens, red onion, feta cheese, and sliced pears. Everyone who tries them loves them!
StickySue
08/10/2014 07:35:25 PM
This is the second time I have done this recipe, This time I used cashews. I left them cool to be handled and separated them. let them cool completely. Then sugar coated each one. Thanks, Happy Cooking! The only this I did different is use mix nut with out peanut. They are sweet and a little salty. Next batch I will be adding some spices. maybe some cocoa. just for giggles. Thanks, Happy Cooking!
HotMash3282
03/16/2025 10:01:49 PM
This is definitely delicious and will be a family of 2 favorite! I did add Ceylon cinnamon to the recipe. So good! Thank you! We don't eat processed food so this is perfect for snacks!
Kevin Allen
12/25/2024 11:09:26 PM
Even my dog seemed impressed (almost).
Nathan Lewis
09/06/2024 03:50:02 AM
So simple, yet so damn tasty.
Daisy Andrade
03/13/2023 05:23:55 AM
Ughh amazing!!!! My family who normally hate sweet things LOVED THEM they are definitely a MUST TRY. I accidentally burnt my first batch and they were STILL GOOD my second batch is better. I had to buy costco Almonds so i can make more and more. I let them set together so i get some almomd clusters and its ssooo good
NimbleSpoon8663
02/08/2023 07:58:52 PM
Great easy recipe there still cooking will give updates..
sarahz911
01/10/2023 08:54:58 PM
Very easy to make and delicious.
Mary
11/21/2022 08:22:28 PM
I used one cup of slivered almonds, cutting the recipe in half, I followed it exactly. Yum, yum!! I will use this in any recipe that calls for roasted almonds!
Jan Mowbray
08/29/2022 11:19:13 PM
These taste good but they aren't crunchy, they're on the soft side and sticky even though I cooked them until the mositure was gone. And because of the stickiness, I dredged them in icing sugar which has helped ta bit to keep them separated. A couple of other reviewers said they improved over time. We'll see.
debbie
06/16/2021 03:21:18 AM
These are delicious and I will definitely make again. Someone help me though.....I followed the recipe but they are one big clump of almonds. Very sticky. not sure what did I do wrong