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Cornflake Almond Crunch

3.8

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Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Yield

    Makes about 6 cups

Ingredients

1 cup sliced almonds (4 oz)
4 cups cornflakes (4 oz)
1 large egg white
3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 325°F.

    Step 2

    Toast almonds in a large shallow baking pan until pale golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool, then toss with cornflakes in a large bowl.

    Step 3

    Line bottom of cooled baking pan with foil, then lightly oil foil.

    Step 4

    Whisk together egg white, 3 tablespoons sugar, and salt in a small bowl, then add to cornflake mixture and toss gently to coat well. Arrange mixture in pan in a thin, even layer and sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake until nuts and coating are golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a rack. Peel off foil and break into pieces.

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