Make this easy 4-ingredient espresso glazed holiday nut mix as a party snack or as a gift for friends and family. In less than 30 minutes you could have this party nut mix flavoured with hints of coffee ready to go!
Here's a quick and easy holiday nut mix with a difference: hints of coffee!
I love having nut mixes on hand during the holidays and often make these Sweet and Spicy Rosemary Nuts or these Low-Carb Roasted Pumpkin Spice Pecans.
This year, I added Sweet and Spicy Pretzel Nut Snack Mix to my list of favorites, but now, here's something new that I'm excited to share with you: Espresso Glazed Holiday Nut Mix!
This holiday nut mix has a bit of a kick from the instant espresso coffee. If you like that rich coffee flavor as much as I do, you will love these party nuts!
You'll find more ideas for snack mixes in this collection of Holiday Spiced Nuts Recipes.
🛒 Ingredients for Coffee Party Nuts
To make these espresso glazed nut mix, you'll only need a few ingredients!
- instant espresso powder or strong coffee
- brown sugar or coconut sugar
- honey, (or maple syrup if you want to keep this recipe vegan)
- sea salt, for that sweet and salty contrast
- whole mixed unsalted nuts
🥄Instructions
This is a simple 3-step recipe:
- Combine the glaze ingredients and heat to boiling.
- Stir in the nuts.
- Bake in the oven, remove and sprinkle with salt, and let cool. Break into pieces once completely cool.
🍽 What to serve with spiced nut mixes
I like to have a bowl of these on an appetizer tray along with other finger foods and party appetizers. You'll also want to have some beverages for thirsty friends! Here are a few favorite drink recipes:
Give these as a homemade food gift!
Make a batch, package them in glass jars or clear plastic bags, tie them with a ribbon, and give these as hostess, teacher, or neighbor gifts!
Store in an airtight container. These party nuts will stay fresh for up to 2 weeks.
🗒 More party nut mix recipes
When you make this espresso holiday nut mix, please leave a comment and a rating below. Thanks in advance!
📖 Recipe
Espresso Glazed Holiday Nut Mix
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons hot water
- 1/1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- ¼ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 Tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 3 cups whole mixed unsalted nuts
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- In a medium saucepan (enough to hold 3 cups) combine water and coffee. When dissolved, add sugar and honey. Stir over medium-high heat until sugar has dissolved and mixture boils.
- Remove from heat and add nuts. Stir until well combined
- Spread nut mix in a single layer on lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 - 15 minutes, stirring half way through. Watch carefully to prevent burning. Sprinkle with salt.
- Cool on baking sheet. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Chris B
Easy to make, took them to party and everyone loved them!