Coffee Creamers are great for your morning coffee! These 3 delicious holiday creamers – eggnog, gingerbread, and vanilla mint are the perfect way to add some holiday cheer to your favorite coffee or hot cocoa!
Whew…..it’s Friday! And I have nothing planned for tonight but relaxing on the couch and probably going to bed early, while Jorden visits an old childhood friend who is in town from Washington, D.C. It’s funny….just yesterday I had breakfast with one of my old childhood friends who I haven’t seen in over a year! ‘Tis the season, I guess….for reconnecting with old friends!
Do you have any old friends you still see now and then? It’s interesting, isn’t it? How you can just pick up with people you’ve known forever….and immediately feel a sense of comfort….despite the fact that you haven’t talked in months or even years? There’s just something about the people we grew up with that feels comfortable….and spending time with them can bring us right back to that place!
At the same time, of course, what would life be like without all the new friends we’ve met along the way? The people we’ve known now since high school or college or our first job…..or the people we’ve met just recently? Every friendship is a little different, and does something different for us….and I’m so grateful in my life to have some of every kind!
Holiday Coffee Creamers
Kinda like these coffee creamers….in a weird sort of way. They’re all a little different, some more familiar and comfortable to us and some a little newer, but all of them add something unique and wonderful to our lives (or coffee!) Here’s to friends….old and new….and to all the different flavors they bring to our lives!
3 Holiday Coffee Creamers
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Ingredients
Eggnog Creamer
- 1 3/4 c. half and half
- 1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
- 1 1/2 tsp. rum extract
Gingerbread Creamer
- 1 3/4 c. half and half
- 1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 6 Tbsp. molasses
- 1 1/2 tsp. ginger
- 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp. cloves
- 3/4 tsp. nutmeg
Vanilla Mint Creamer
- 1 3/4 c. half and half
- 1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. peppermint extract
Instructions
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For all creamers:
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Mix all ingredients in a large mason jar; shake vigorously to combine. Store in refrigerator.
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**Try all three by dividing the basic half & half/sweetened condensed milk mixture in thirds! Just be sure to adjust your other measurements accordingly 🙂
For another great coffee creamer flavor, try my Maple Cinnamon Coffee Creamer recipe!
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Diane Roark says
I love this post. I will be trying these creamers. Stop by http://www.recipesourdailybread.com and link up this great recipe on my blog hop today.
Blessings, Diane Roark
Meaghan Voigt says
Yum! I have been wanting to try homemade coffee creamer for so long! I hate the chemical-taste in store bought creamer, but have been too lazy to make my own. This looks so easy!
Heather SettingforFour says
What a great idea!!! Love these recipes! yum!
Jessica @ Barefoot by the Sea says
Love this post! And I must admit, I avoid those certain coffee creamers in the stores because they are full of chemicals (but oh I love them). I really wanted a good recipe for some homeade creamers and these are perfect for the Holiday Season! Thank you! PS – I have those same Gingerbread man plates – love Crate and Barrel!
Contagious Cupcakes says
how long do these last in frig? looking to try it.
Kelly LifemadeSweeter says
Love the holidays since that’s usually when I get to see my childhood friends too. These coffee creamers sound delicious and I can’t wait to try them, thanks so much for sharing and hope you have a great week Cathy:)
oopsiemaizie says
these creamers sound delicious… i’ll have to share this post with my mom… i think she’d really enjoy these, too… thanks for sharing, friend!
Stephanie Jackson says
Not only do these look delicious but the recipes sound delish as well. I am going to make the Gingerbread creamer this week.
Pinning to my “Coffee Fix” Pinterest board.
Cheers,
Stephanie
Dteam92 says
The condensed milk leaves a coating on my tongue, or at least it feels like it. I would love to get away from fake creamers. Any others have that “feeling”? Suggestions for what you have tried that works better??
Cathy Trochelman says
Sorry to hear that. Condensed milk is just milk and sugar….not sure why it would feel that way! You could try just eliminating the condensed milk and using another type of sweetener – agave syrup?
Tanya Runkle says
You are the hostess pick today at the Inspiration Monday Party!!
xo, Tanya
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thesarahlinden says
Genius. These look fabulous! I made a lavender coffee syrup the other day, but this is another great coffee idea. 🙂
AnSwErZ says
What is the expiration date on this stuff? Do you just go by the date on the carton of half&half??
Julie says
These look and sound delicious! I, too, am curious how long you’d keep them around before they spoil. What do you think? About 2-3 weeks?
Delores says
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Peets Coffee in Chicago says
The gingerbread one looked like spicy mustard at first. And do you allow for milk alternatives like soy or almond?
Denise Seidel-Greiner says
The Holiday Creamers are excellent! I made a spin off of the vanilla Peppermint and made it peppermint mocha.
Delicious!! Thanks for sharing these. I will probably never buy store bought creamer again.
Happy Holidays 🎅🏻🎄
Denise
Cathy Trochelman says
Happy to hear it! Peppermint Mocha sounds delicious!