Cornflake Almond Crunch Recipe

Cornflake Almond Crunch Recipe

  • 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
  1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 325°F.
  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.
  3. Line bottom of cooled baking pan with foil, then lightly oil foil.
  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.