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Ridiculously Easy Maple-Glazed Roasted Almonds (with free printable labels for gifts)

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on December 9, 2025
4.95 from 19 votes
These Maple-Glazed Roasted Almonds are sweet, salty, crunchy and just plain addictingly delicious. They're perfect for snacking, cheese and charcuterie boards, salads... and so much more!
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These Maple-Glazed Roasted Almonds are sweet, salty, crunchy and just plain addictingly delicious. They're perfect for snacking, cheese and charcuterie boards, salads... and so much more!

We've been enjoying these Maple-Glazed Roasted Almonds non-stop for the past few weeks. They make a great snack when you need some protein to keep you going between meals. We also love them for breakfast, sprinkled on Greek yogurt paired with fresh fruit and a drizzle of honey. And on cheese trays, charcuterie boards or sprinkled on a salad these guys will take things from ordinary to extraordinarily delicious!

Easy peasy

I love that these Maple-Glazed Roasted Almonds look fancy but come together with minimal effort. How does it work?

Here are the easy steps:

  1. Preheat the oven to 300˚F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Combine maple syrup, butter, salt and almonds in a microwave-safe bowl.
  3. Microwave on high power for 2 minutes, then stir.
  4. Return to the microwave and cook for another minute. Stir again.
  5. Repeat step 3 two more times.
  6. Turn the almond mixture out onto the prepared pan and roast for 10 minutes.
  7. Stir to redistribute, then return to the oven and roast for 10 more minutes.
  8. Turn the oven off, but leave the almonds in place to cool.
  9. Try to control yourself and save some of these delicious, sweet and salty treats for the others.

See what I mean? Easy. Ridiculously Easy!

 Ridiculously Easy

With the short list of ingredients and a super-easy method, this Maple-Glazed Roasted Almonds recipe is a perfect candidate for our category of recipes that we call Ridiculously Easy here at The Café. Our readers love these simple yet impressive recipes "that make them look like a kitchen rock star with minimal effort on their part".

You can read more about these RE recipes in this post and see the whole collection here. With the busy lifestyle everyone seems to have these days, these super easy, super delicious recipes can be lifesavers (in a culinary sense)!

2 secret ingredients

As I mentioned, the list of ingredients for these Maple-Glazed Roasted Almonds is super simple. But there are two little spices you don't want to skip. I've made the nuts without them and they're "good," but just a pinch of these secret ingredients makes them "great"!

You'll find partakers of these Maple-Glazed Roasted Almonds trying to discern exactly what that delicious flavor is, but they probably won't be able to guess. Combined with the maple syrup, salt and a knob of butter, a pinch of both cinnamon and curry powder takes these nuts to a fabulous new level. And don't worry if you're not a curry fan, it's only a quarter teaspoon that no one will detect. Everyone will detect deliciousness, for sure!

What to do with these Maple-Glazed Roasted Almonds

I've had so much fun using these delicious almonds in a myriad of ways. Here are a few ideas:

  • We love these nuts as a healthy, protein-rich snack. A small handful keeps us satiated for hours!
  • They add a delicious, sweet and salty element to cheese and charcuterie boards - plus lots of beautiful eye appeal with the shiny, mahogany-hued glaze.
  • Serve them on salads for a delicious, sweet-salty crunch.
  • They're great sprinkled on yogurt with fresh fruit and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup (pictured below).
  • Leave a bowl of these pretty almonds in the break room at work. You won't have to wait long for the rave reviews to come rolling in and you'll be regarded as the most popular co-worker of the day!
  • Give them as a gift!

A delicious gift!

Although cookies, candy, caramel corn, jams and jellies make wonderful gifts, it's also nice to give something healthy and super versatile. These Maple-Glazed Roasted Almonds check both boxes!

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Pick up a bag of almonds next time you're at the grocery store and throw together a batch of these fabulous Maple-Glazed Roasted Almonds. It will take less than 10 minutes of hands-on time but you'll be thanking yourself over and over - and so will your family, friends, neighbors, coworkers... anyone you decide to share them with. You will share, won't you?

Cafe Tips for making these Maple-Glazed Roasted Almonds

  • Almonds can be expensive, but I've found that when purchased in bulk at big box stores like Sam's Club or Costco, they're super reasonable.
  • Make sure you don't stir the nuts after the final 10-minute stint in the oven or during the cooling process, as they will lose their pretty shiny glaze.
  • Allow the almonds to cool completely in the oven, then transfer to an airtight, glass container. The slow cooling in the oven makes them super crunchy and keeps them from getting sticky.
  • I've found that it's best to store these almonds in glass jars or other airtight glass containers. When stored in plastic,c they can get sticky if the weather is humid. I like these glass jars when giving the almonds as gifts.
  • Don't skip the cinnamon and curry powder! It's a fairly small pinch of each, but these two little additions add a unique, delicious flavor in combination with the maple syrup, butter and salt.
  • My microwave is 950 watts and does not have a turntable. You may need to adjust the microwave time for this recipe according to your microwave. The goal is to have most of the syrup/butter mixture absorbed before you put the almonds into the oven.

Thought for the day:

Lift up your eyes on high
And see who has created these stars,
The One who leads forth their host by number,
He calls them all by name;
Because of the greatness of His might and the strength of His power,
Not one of them is missing. 
Isaiah 40:26

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Ridiculously Easy Maple-Glazed Roasted Almonds

Chris Scheuer
These Maple-Glazed Roasted Almonds are sweet, salty, crunchy and just plain addictingly delicious. They're perfect for snacking, cheese and charcuterie boards, salads... and so much more!
4.95 from 19 votes
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 27 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 126
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups whole almonds
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons butter, I use salted butter
  • ½-¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon curry powder

Instructions
 

For the prep:

  1. Preheat the oven to 300˚F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside.

For the roasted almonds:

  1. Combine the almonds, maple syrup, butter, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, cinnamon and curry in a medium-large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high power for 2 minutes. Remove from the microwave and stir well to coat the almonds. Carefully remove 1 or 2 almonds and taste. Add a pinch more salt, if desired.
  2. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir. Repeat this 3 times for a total of 4 additional minutes in the microwave.
  3. Turn the almonds out onto the prepared sheet pan and spread to an even layer across the surface of the pan.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes then remove from the oven and stir to redistribute the almonds, again spreading them across the pan to an even layer.
  5. Bake for another 10 minutes. Do not stir this time. Just turn the oven off and let the pan with the nuts remain inside until the oven is completely cool. I usually let them sit overnight.
  6. Remove the pan from the oven and transfer the nuts to an airtight glass jar or container.

To store:

  1. These nuts will keep well in an airtight glass jar for several weeks. (I've found that they don't keep as well stored in plastic containers or ziplock bags.)

Notes

See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips to ensure success.
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My microwave is 950 watts and does not have a turntable. You may need to adjust the microwave time for this recipe according to your microwave. The goal is to have most of the syrup/butter mixture absorbed before you put the almonds into the oven.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 84mgPotassium: 141mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 44IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 1mg
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Course: Appetizer, Condiment, Nuts, Snack
Cuisine: Argentine

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264 Comments

    1. Thanks for your kind comments, Loretta! It's great to hear how well this recipe turned out for you. The labels are on the way to your inbox - Enjoy!

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    1. Hi Cindy, Thanks for the great review! The labels are on the way to your inbox - Enjoy!

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    1. Hi Claudette, you can skip the curry, although it does add a wonderful layer of flavor, but these nuts will still be delicious without it. A pinch of cumin could add a similar touch of flavor or an equal amount of ground coriander would also be nice.

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  8. Hi, Chris and team! I'd love the label pdf, please and thanks! Question...can this recipe be easily multiplied, or is it better to make separate batches?
    By the way - I just checked out the jars you linked, and almost had heart failure. Amazon.ca has them listed at $76.26. For FOUR jars! I love my friends dearly, but not enough to give them an almost $20 mason jar!
    Y'all be blessed! 🙏

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  9. How can thesff egg be made without a microwave? I don’t have one. Please send me the labels if there’s an alternate way to make.

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    1. Hi Peg, I think you could make them in a pan on the stovetop and then transfer to the oven. I haven't tried that so I can't give you exact times.

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  10. I admittedly didn’t add the curry powder because I’m too chicken even though I love curry, but will try it next time! I made these for a camping trip but will need to make another batch tomorrow because we’ll eat them all so quickly. Thank you!

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  12. This recipe looks amazing; I love giving food gifts at Christmas time and for hostess gifts. Please send me the PDF for the labels. Thank you, God bless.

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  15. Hi. Today is Feb. 14, 2025 as I write this. If you're still in Paris, you may not have time to reply but as soon as you're able, I would love to have access to the labels. These almonds sound fabulous and I can't wait to make them. A friend at work has a birthday next week Thurs., Feb. 20th and I would like to give them to her then.
    P.S. I was delighted to see and blessed to read the scripture verse you included with this recipe. A favorite of mine. God bless you!

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  17. Hi,
    I just made the maple-glazed almonds and unfortunately they were very greasy after they had cooled. I checked my measurements and they were fine. Do you have any idea what I did wrong.
    Bonnie

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    1. Hi Bonnie, I'm so sorry you had trouble with this recipe. It's hard to determine without being right there in the kitchen with you. It may be that they didn't bake long enough or it could be the type of butter. I would set them out on several thicknesses of paper towels to absorb that extra grease. Hope that helps!

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  21. Hi Chris,
    These look delicious! Thank you for this recipe and all of the helpful details. May I please have the labels? Thank you!

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  23. Hello, Please send me the free printable labels. I have not made the nuts yet but know I will love them. Please know I really enjoy the Bible verses included on your website. Thank you. Marilyn

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  34. Thanks so much for all your wonderful recipes. Could I please request the free printable labels for the Maple Glazed Almonds.
    Thanks very much and wishing you a joyous and peace-filled holiday season.

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  35. Love your website and wonderful recipes. Please send the free printable labels for the Maple Glazed Almonds.
    Thanks and have a great holiday season.

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  37. Hi Would you please send me the PDFs for the labels? If that first recipe is any indication, I will be making many of these. Thank you! Amy

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  39. I am so looking forward to this yummy recipe. And loved the sheep and goats video.
    Please send the printable labels.
    Merci!

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  45. I have mixed all ingredients in a bowl, and an about to put it in the microwave! Can't wait to try these. I may be giving some as gifts, but maybe not this batch. But, I would like the printable labels, please! Which size labels did you use on the jars you recommended? I'd like all sizes, please! Thank you so much!

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  47. I know where to order great almonds in Northern California! This would be a perfect Christmas treat. Please send me the labels.

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  50. I can't wait to make these. They sound amazing. I would love to receive the labels so I can make them as presents. Thanks

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  51. These are wonderful, but would you tell me how many minutes TOTAL they should be microwaved? I think I overdid!
    Thank you!

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  52. These almonds are so yummy and easy! i will be making many batches for gifts. Yes please send me the labels. You should also know my family and almost all my friends are completely addicted to your Paleo granola…I have been making it for years and i cant thank you enough!
    Thanks!!

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  53. Oh yes, please send me the printable labels for the almonds! I am going to make them for the holidays. Love, love your recipes, they are terrific.

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  58. OMG - ADDICTIVE! I've made these several times already for my family and as gifts. OUTSTANDING!!! Because I was making them so often I decided to try doubling the recipe. They didn't come out quite as shiny and glazed. Still a little wet after coming out of the oven. Should I have doubled the time ? Still one of my favorite recipes. I'll be giving them out as Christmas gifts for sure this year. Thank you so much for all your great recipes. I'm a BIG FAN.

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    1. Hi Debbie, so happy you've enjoyed this recipe!
      Regarding your question, if you want to double the recipe, it would be best to use two sheet pans. They need to be spread out a bit on the pan and with double the amount, they're just too close. You can roast them in two pans on two middle racks in the oven, then switch the position of the pans half way through.

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  60. Hi Chris,
    Please send me the labels for these - It would be greatly appreciated.

    Although in Australia - our thoughts are with you through this frightening time and we wish you hope and encouragement as you deal with the day to day of Helene.

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  62. Another yummy gift! Please send the labels. Thank you so much. appreciate all your work and love your receipes!

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  65. This recipe came at the perfect time as we are visiting friends soon. Please send labels.
    Can you suggest a substitute spice for the curry? I'm thinking a pinch of cloves or even, cayenne??
    Thank you so much.

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  66. I'm making the "Maple Glazed Almonds" this weekend. So excited to give for gifts, and serve with cheeses! Please send me the Maple Glazed Almond printable gift labels. Thanks!

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  69. I love ALL your recipes. I haven't made these almonds yet but I plan to make them as gifts for my high school buddies. I'll report back. Could you please send me the labels? They're really cute. Thank you for all your beautiful and delicious recipes.

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  71. i AM SO EXCITED TO TRY THESE.Please send me the FREE PRINTABLE LABELS,. I love your recipes. You are my new favorite site.

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  73. Thank you for sharing all your gift-giving recipes. I will be making them for good friends. Would love the labels for the maple almonds. Thank you!

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  78. My husband is hooked - he won't eat almonds any other way now!! I'm now thinking gifts, please send labels. Many thanks for your gift ideas!

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  79. Absolutely delicious! Husband couldn't stop eating them so made a second batch for 2 gifts. Thanks so much. Yes, I would LOVE the labels. Thanks so much

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  84. Good morning, Chris! I'm trying to wrap my head around kitchen Christmas gifts for my friends, but it's a little hard when the temperature is still in triple digits for a while longer. If I may have a copy of the labels for these wonderful looking almonds, that would help get me started!. Thanks so much.
    Phyllis

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  86. This recipe sounds delicious , I think they would make great Christmas gifts. Would you please send me the labels to make a beautiful presentation . Thank you

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  88. Want to try these, I think they would be great and make a great gift.
    Would love to have the labels

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  90. Thank you I did receive them and printed them off now to figure out how to make them a bit smaller will have to ask the hubby for help thanks again

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  92. These look amazin! Super idea about gifting too. Please send the printable labels .
    Will comment again when I’ve completed these . Love this site!

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  93. Hello, please send the label for the Maple Almonds and the Raspberry Jam Amaretti cookies, going to make the almonds hopefully tonight 🙂 Thanks so much

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  94. Hello,
    I would appreciate the labels for this recipe. My friends are going to be so thrilled when they receive them at Christmas.
    Thank you!

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  96. Please send labels for the maple Almonds. Wrote comment previously but never received them. Thank you.

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  97. I am like all your readers!!! I love your recipes...I just made the blueberry-peach salad and it was a BIG HIT!...Please end me the labels for the maple almond nuts and the raspberry jam Amaretti cookies....I'll try and give them as Fourth of July gifts!!! Thank you...

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    1. Thanks so much, Shandon! Sending you the labels for the nuts now. Just leave a comment on the cookies to make sure you receive those as well.

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  98. I would love the labels for the Raspberry Jam, Blueberry Jam and the honey maple Almonds please I lov´ your recipes really beautiful. Thank you

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  99. Hi, I asked for labels and didn't get them. Wondering if they got lost. Please check for me. Thanks so much! Mary Louise Zaiontz

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    1. Just sent them again, Mary Louise! Check your spam folder if you don't see them in your inbox. Enjoy!

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  100. I love all your recipes for nuts snacks. Please send the labels - can’t wait to share them with friends.

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    1. Hi Romaine, I'm not familiar with a stove top nut pot so I can't say.
      You should have received the labels.

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  103. I just made these and they are currently in the oven just waiting to be done. Chris ,, Girlfriend you have done it again!!. They smell amazing and can't wait to try them. I love your recipes and get rave reviews from my co-workers when I take stuff to work haha

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  104. I would like to try these and get the labels please, but can you suggest how to make without a microwave? Many thanks.

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    1. Hi Pamela, you could cook them in a sauté pan until the maple syrup mixture is glazing the almonds, then proceed with the oven instructions.

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  108. Hi Chris,
    I am not a fan of curry powder, at ALL! Is there substitute you would recommend?
    Thanks,
    Tim

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    1. Hi Timothy, you will not know there is curry powder in here. It just imparts a bit of warmth. But you could just skip it or add a pinch of chili powder for a different flavor profile.

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  110. I would like to make these for gifts and would appreciate it if you would send me the labels. Thank you.

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  111. Hi Chris! Would you PLEASE consider adding the wattage of the microwave you're using to all future recipes, (as well as ones you're reposting), so that those of us with different wattages can calculate the difference in cook time? It's the difference between the recipe a successful recipe, or a (perhaps costly) failure. Thanks!

    I would be very appreciative if you would send me the pdf for the labels!
    Here where I live, in Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦, we have a FROST warning in effect, for the night of JUNE 17th into the morning of the 18th. Nobody wanted gardens this year , anyways. 😱

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    1. Frost? Yikes!
      Regarding your suggestion, that's a great idea, Terry. I will add that to this recipe.
      Sending the labels your way!

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  116. *****
    I love all kinds of seasoned nuts. They make great gifts. These were fantastic! Please send me the labels.

    Carol

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    1. Hi Romaine, sending the labels now.
      Regarding your question, I tried that but they got sticky. The oven helps dry them out.

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  118. I’m thinking hostess gift for summer parties. That is if they make it out of the house.

    Please send the labels.

    Thanks

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  119. 5 star. Just made them for book club. Sure everyone willl enjoy them. Plese senbd the labels

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  121. Thank you for sharing your recipes! I will be making these for Christmas gifts so if possible, I would love to attach one of these pretty labels to a jar.

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  122. These sound delicious and will make a wonderful gift for family and friends. Kindly send the pdf for the labels. Thanks so much!

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  123. Another fabulous nut snack recipe. I would just love to have the labels - they add that extra special touch to gift giving. Thank you1

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  124. Can't wait to make these Almonds. Nuts are so good for you & I have a big bag of Almonds from Costco waiting.
    Please send me the lovely labels. Thank you, Mariana

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  125. We are sooo much fans of almonds! Can't wait to make these and I would love to have the labels.
    Thank you in advance,
    Francine

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  126. I'd love to try these with pecans instead of almonds. They sound amazing! Please send me the labels for gift-giving.

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  127. I’m guessing the cinnamon and curry powder go in with the salt before they are microwaved? I’m making these now. They sound delicious. I would love the labels as well. Thanks so much!

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  129. Thank you once again for all your generosity in sharing your great recipes. Please send me the labels too, they are very petty.

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  130. WHAT A GREAT GIFT FOR PEOPLE WHO SNACK ON ALMONDS. Please send me the labels for the easy maple-glazed roasted almonds.

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  133. The recipe for Maple-Glazed Roasted Almonds sounds wonderful and I can't wait t try it. I would like to request the free labels.

    Thanks,

    Reta Lovett

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  135. Would love the labels! Almonds are so healthy for you and this looks like a great way to enjoy them.
    Thanks,
    Anne

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  136. Making these for Christmas gifts. Would love to have the pdf for the labels. Thanks so much for making the holiday gift-giving easier every year.
    Mary Louise

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  137. Oh wow! I just saw this today! I have almonds, and I think I have the other ingredients too! I want to make some of these for my dear husband, of almost 50 years, for Father’s Day today. Wish I already had the labels, but I can add them to the jar later, when I get them from you! Thank you so much for sharing!

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