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    Gingerbread Coffee Creamer Recipe

    Published: December 4, 2019 Updated: December 4, 2019 / By: Dawn | Girl Heart Food 32 Comments

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    Jar of gingerbread coffee creamer and holiday lights on a silver plate.

    DIY coffee creamer is easy! With minutes of prep, this gingerbread coffee creamer has plenty of warming spices, it’s a little sweet and adds so much flavour to your favourite cuppa coffee or tea! Super fun and festive for the holiday season!

    Jar of gingerbread coffee creamer and holiday lights on a silver plate.

    Ever since I made pumpkin spice coffee creamer, I knew I had to try another version.

    So today I’m super happy to be sharing this festive gingerbread coffee creamer recipe with you guys.

    I’ve been using non stop, it’s that yummy.

    It has lots of gingerbread flavour and really amps up that regular cuppa joe.

    Step aside eggnog lattes, there’s a new kid in town!

    I’m thinking Santa may appreciate some of this left for him.

    He has a big night, after all. A little coffee with his milk and cookies is probably a good idea, don’t ya think?

    Why We Love This Gingerbread Coffee Creamer

    • It’s made with just 8 simple ingredients.
    • It comes together in about 15 minutes.
    • Gingerbread creamer makes for such a fun homemade food gift, especially during the holidays.
    • You can use your favourite dairy or non-dairy base in this recipe.
    • Of course, it tastes delicious!

    How To Make This DIY Coffee Creamer

    Full details are in the recipe card below, but here are the basics:

    1. In a bowl, combine molasses with brown sugar, vanilla extract, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.
    2. Whisk or stir until everything is smooth.
    3. Pour creamer into a heavy-bottomed saucepan, add the molasses mixture and whisk until combined.
    4. Heat through, stirring occasionally.
    Collage of steps to make flavoured coffee creamer.

    Can I Use Dairy or Another Non Dairy?

    Absolutely!

    Vanilla almond coffee cream was used as the base, but you could use milk, half and half, cream, coffee cream, soy milk, oat milk, plain almond milk or whatever you prefer.

    Storing This Flavoured Coffee Creamer

    Properly store in a covered jar in the refrigerator.

    This homemade coffee creamer will last for as long as the best before date of your dairy or non dairy.

    Overhead shot of a jar of coffee creamer next to two cups of coffee and holiday lights.

    Tips and Variations

    • As mentioned, almond coffee creamer was used as a base of this homemade coffee creamer recipe (making it a dairy-free coffee creamer). You could sub with your favourite dairy creamer instead (if you prefer).
    • This is a little sweet (it is the holidays, after all!). If you prefer things less sweet, consider reducing the brown sugar and molasses. Alternatively, if you like things super sweet, add more. Do what makes you happy!
    • When making this gingerbread coffee creamer, use a heavy-bottomed saucepan and don’t leave it. Whisk occasionally while heating and don’t boil. You just want to heat through and allow the flavours to come together.
    • This gingerbread creamer makes for a lovely homemade food gift. Wrap with a pretty ribbon, top with a tag and make someone really happy! Homemade cookie spread makes for a lovely gift too.
    • Shake before using. The spices can settle so you’re gonna want to give them a little mix before adding to your coffee.
    • Use maple syrup instead of brown sugar, if you like.
    • Add a splash of creamer to hot chocolate for a little something special!
    Close-up overhead shot of a jar of flavored coffee creamer.

    More Yummy Holiday Treats

    • Gingerbread Cake
    • Eggnog Donuts
    • Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

    If you make this homemade gingerbread creamer recipe, be sure to leave a comment below!

    Jar of gingerbread coffee creamer, cookies and holiday lights on a silver plate.

    Gingerbread Coffee Creamer Recipe

    Dawn | Girl Heart Food
    DIY coffee creamer is easy! With minutes of prep, this gingerbread coffee creamer has plenty of warming spices, it's a little sweet and adds so much flavour to your favourite cuppa coffee or tea! Super fun and festive for the holiday season!
    4.88 from 16 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Drinks
    Servings 32 tablespoons, approximately (2 cups)
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 tablespoons molasses, I used fancy molasses
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar, or to taste
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 2 cups vanilla almond coffee creamer, or your favourite non dairy or dairy

    Instructions

    • In a bowl or mixing dish, whisk together the molasses, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg until smooth and combined.
    • Pour the vanilla almond coffee creamer into a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat.
    • Whisk molasses mixture into the coffee creamer.
    • Heat through, stirring occasionally, until the edges start to bubble a little and it's heated through, about 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool slightly. Pour into a storage jar, cover and store in the fridge. Shake before using. The creamer should last as long as the best-by date of the dairy or non dairy creamer you used. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • As mentioned, almond coffee creamer was used as a base of this homemade coffee creamer recipe (making it a dairy-free coffee creamer). You could sub with your favourite dairy creamer instead (if you prefer).
    • This is a little sweet (it is the holidays, after all!). If you prefer things less sweet, consider reducing the brown sugar and molasses. Alternatively, if you like things super sweet, add more. Do what makes you happy!
    • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan and don’t leave it. Whisk occasionally while heating and don’t boil. You just want to heat through and allow the flavours to come together.
    • Shake before using. The spices can settle so you’re gonna want to give them a little mix before adding to your coffee.

    A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

    Keyword christmas recipe, homemade coffee creamer

    Tried this recipe?

    If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!

    More Christmas

    • Glazed Gingerbread Donuts
    • Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
    • Orange Hot Chocolate Recipe
    • Candy Cane Milkshake

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Kelly | Foodtasia

      December 07, 2019 at 8:59 am

      5 stars
      Oh yum! What a delicious addition to morning coffee! I’m thinking it would be fantastic in a mug of hot milky tea as well! A lovely treat!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        December 08, 2019 at 12:37 pm

        Yes! Thanks so much, Kelly 🙂

        Reply
    2. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

      December 06, 2019 at 9:53 am

      5 stars
      My daughter would love this! And I would too! Talk about a flavor boost for my cup of coffee! Such a great idea and one I will be making ASAP! I can’t wait!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        December 06, 2019 at 10:51 am

        Really happy to hear that! Thank you Kathy! Enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Ben|Havocinthekitchen

      December 06, 2019 at 9:15 am

      5 stars
      Another lovely homemade coffee creamer idea – beautiful! Love the fact that you used not just gingerbread spices but molasses as well!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        December 06, 2019 at 10:50 am

        Thank you so much, Ben!!

        Reply
    4. Katherine | Love In My Oven

      December 06, 2019 at 3:07 am

      5 stars
      I’m definitely trying this, Dawn!! I have been all about the gingerbread treats these days and this would make for such a terrific cup of coffee in the morning! I love that you made it dairy-free too!! Can’t wait to try!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        December 06, 2019 at 10:47 am

        Woo hoo! Hope you love it, Katherine! Thank you 🙂

        Reply
    5. Leanne

      December 05, 2019 at 8:10 pm

      5 stars
      I’m going to need to make a batch of this for our pot of coffee this weekend! Nothing better than sipping on a festive flavoured coffee while sitting by the Christmas tree!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        December 06, 2019 at 10:47 am

        Yay! Agreed! Enjoy, my friend 🙂

        Reply
    6. Matt - Total Feasts

      December 05, 2019 at 7:22 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve never been one for the egg nog latte, so I say bring on the gingerbread! Much better flavour for coffee!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        December 06, 2019 at 10:50 am

        So happy you agree! Thanks Matt!

        Reply
    7. [email protected]

      December 05, 2019 at 10:36 am

      5 stars
      The perfect holiday treat! I need to surprise my kids with this when they’re home! 🙂 Happy weekend, my friend!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        December 06, 2019 at 10:50 am

        Yay! Hope you guys love! Same to you, my friend 🙂

        Reply
    8. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers

      December 05, 2019 at 10:16 am

      5 stars
      This is just the thing for my holiday coffee! I love gingerbread flavours and they pair so beautifully with coffee. Can’t wait to try 🙂

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        December 06, 2019 at 10:49 am

        So happy to hear that! Thanks Jennifer!

        Reply
    9. David @ Spiced

      December 05, 2019 at 9:02 am

      5 stars
      Dawn! It’s like you’re reading my mind with this recipe. Every year around this time, I go hunting for gingerbread coffee creamer. It’s not easy to find, and I’m kinda particular about my coffee creamers – too many of them taste fake. In fact, for 50 weeks a year I just use a splash of half-and-half…but for the last 2 weeks of December, I want gingerbread coffee creamer! You’re a genius, my friend. A genius.

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        December 06, 2019 at 10:49 am

        Woo hoo! Hope you love this one, David! It’s super flavourful! Thank you 🙂

        Reply
    10. Valentina

      December 05, 2019 at 4:51 am

      5 stars
      Oh my gosh, I might even just drink the creamer! 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        December 06, 2019 at 10:49 am

        Haha..I hear ya. 😉 Thank you!

        Reply
    11. Marissa

      December 04, 2019 at 8:55 pm

      5 stars
      ooh what a delicious and festive way to enjoy my morning coffee! I can’t wait to try this, Dawn! I could imagine it as a spiked version for evening coffee too – maybe a splash of rum or bourbon!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        December 06, 2019 at 10:48 am

        Yay! Thank you Marissa! Such a great idea 😉

        Reply
    12. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

      December 04, 2019 at 2:18 pm

      5 stars
      I’m so excited to try this Dawn! It sounds so incredibly cozy for the winter season. I’ve never made homemade coffee cream either! Pinned and dying to try!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        December 06, 2019 at 10:47 am

        Yay! Thanks Mary Ann! Enjoy 🙂

        Reply
    13. Haylie / Our Balanced Bowl

      December 04, 2019 at 10:49 am

      5 stars
      I always like a little coffee with my cream!! LOL! So this is right up my alley! I absolutely love gingerbread flavor and feel like it often gets pushed aside. Most definitely trying this out – for me, with heavy cream because it’s the holidays!! Great recipe, my friend!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        December 06, 2019 at 10:47 am

        Haha! Thanks Haylie! Hope you love it 🙂

        Reply
    14. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen

      December 04, 2019 at 10:17 am

      5 stars
      OK, I don’t even need coffee to put this in, I’ll just drink it straight, thank you! OMG gingerbread flavors are the best! This looks so good, Dawn!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        December 06, 2019 at 10:46 am

        Lol…not a bad idea 😉 Thanks Kelsie!

        Reply
    15. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes

      December 04, 2019 at 9:53 am

      5 stars
      Such a gorgeous addition to a drink to make it lovely and festive! 🙂

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        December 06, 2019 at 10:46 am

        Thank you Alexandra!

        Reply
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