3 Holiday Coffee Creamers, flavored with eggnog, gingerbread, and vanilla mint. The perfect way to add some holiday cheer to your morning coffee!
When it comes to coffee, I’m solidly a 2 cup a day kind of gal. WITH cream! Over the years, I’ve tried my best to get into black coffee. But for whatever reason, I just can’t do it.
So instead, I’ve gone through different phases. I’ve had my flavored creamer phase, my flavored syrup phase, my cream and honey phase, and my straight half and half phase. But every year… without fail… I’ve made these holiday coffee creamers.
Because as much as I like the idea of appreciating coffee for what it is, the reality is that I appreciate it more with cream. And even MORE with some fun flavor additions!
These three flavored coffee creamers are super easy to make and only need a handful of ingredients. Try them all or choose your favorite… either way, your morning coffee is about to get so much tastier!
what you’ll need for these recipes
Half & half – Half & half is my go-to coffee creamer and the base of these flavored creamer recipes. I used 1 3/4 cups of half and half for each flavor of creamer. For a lighter version, you could substitute milk.
Sweetened condensed milk – Sweetened condensed milk blends perfectly with the half and half and gives these creamers the sweetness they need. I used one 14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk for each flavor of creamer.
Flavorings – Last but not least, I used a variety of spices, extracts, and flavorings for these creamers. For the eggnog creamer I used rum extract and nutmeg; for the gingerbread creamer I used molasses, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg; for the vanilla mint creamer I used vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
how to make homemade holiday coffee creamers
Combine ingredients. For each flavor, combine ingredients in a mason jar or container with a lid.
Shake well. Shake well to thoroughly mix the ingredients. *Creamers should be shaken before each use.
Store. Store creamers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
pro tip
To try a smaller portion of all 3 flavors, combine 1 3/4 cup half and half with one 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk. Shake well and divide in thirds (1 cup = one third). Add the flavorings to each container, being sure to divide the amounts by 3. Then shake and enjoy!
more coffee recipes you’ll love
- Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer
- Maple Cinnamon Coffee Creamer
- Caramel Coconut Coffee Creamer
- Vanilla Almond Latte
- Mexican Coffee Cocktail
- Iced Latte
- Coconut White Chocolate Mocha
3 Holiday Coffee Creamers
Ingredients
Eggnog Creamer
- 1 3/4 cups half and half
- 4 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons rum extract
Gingerbread Creamer
- 1 3/4 cups half and half
- 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 6 Tablespoons molasses
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon cloves
- 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Vanilla Mint Creamer
- 1 3/4 cups half and half
- 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- For each flavor, mix all ingredients in a large mason jar; shake vigorously to combine.
- Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
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Blessings, Diane Roark
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!
What a great idea!!! Love these recipes! yum!
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!
how long do these last in frig? looking to try it.
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:)
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!
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
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??
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?
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Genius. These look fabulous! I made a lavender coffee syrup the other day, but this is another great coffee idea. 🙂
What is the expiration date on this stuff? Do you just go by the date on the carton of half&half??
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?
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The gingerbread one looked like spicy mustard at first. And do you allow for milk alternatives like soy or almond?
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
Happy to hear it! Peppermint Mocha sounds delicious!
These all sound so delicious! 😋
My question is on the egg nog creamer can the rum extract be left out?
Yes you can leave it out, but I would definitely add it! In my opinion it’s what gives it the eggnog flavor.
These holiday creamers sound delicious
I am interested in trying the egg nog creamer! Is it ok if I leave out the rum extract?
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You can leave it out, but in my opinion that’s what gives it the eggnog flavor!