Easy Homemade Peppermint Coffee Creamer Recipe (2024)

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This Homemade Peppermint Coffee Creamer recipe is a festive way to enjoy your coffee and get more done during the holiday season. Sweet peppermint in hot coffee... Mmmm...

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Homemade Peppermint Coffee Creamer

Ahhh! I'm so excited to finally share this recipe! I made it too late in the year to share it last year, and it feels like I've been waiting FOREVER to finally be able to share it this year. This. Is. SO GOOD! I made more Homemade Peppermint Coffee Creamer after Christmas and drank it into January. And then I used up our leftover candy canes to make makeshift peppermint coffee after that. Seriously. Peppermint flavored coffee is so good! How did I not know about it until now?!
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If you're in need of a holiday pick me, this homemade peppermint coffee creamer will hit the spot. Hot peppermint coffee topped with whipped cream and a candy cane stirrer.... Mmmm... The perfect present-wrapping, Christmas dinner planning, all day shopping, tree decorating, festive companion!

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Homemade Peppermint Coffee Creamer Recipe

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Peppermint Coffee Creamer

This Homemade Peppermint Coffee Creamer recipe is a festive way to enjoy your coffee and get more done during the holiday season. Sweet peppermint in hot coffee... Mmmm...

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Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 cups

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Author: The Gracious Wife

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups half and half
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract

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  1. Heather Hart says

    Yum!! I'm going to have to try this one!

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  2. Linda S says

    perfect for the upcoming holidays! pinning this to re-visit in December.
    I'm going to have to visit your other creamer recipes too - thank you!

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  3. The Better Baker says

    I LOVE this simple recipe. Running to the kitchen to mix it up now. Thanks so much for adding pizazz to the holidays! And for sharing at Weekend Potluck.

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  4. Chantal Steele says

    This looks amazing - and your pics are wonderful! We are peppermint lovers. Thanks for sharing - I'm bookmarking for December!

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  5. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    What a super simple recipe!! Thanks for sharing on the What's for Dinner link up!

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  6. Jenna says

    I heart candy cane anything! Thanks for sharing this at our party....I featuring your recipe tonight at our Best of the Weekend party.

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  7. Katie says

    How long is the life of the creamer? I am the only one at home who would be using it, and I would want to know how long it will last in the fridge before it needs to be replaced. Thank you!

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  8. Michelle Charles says

    Yes, I too would like to know how long it will last in the fridge. Thank you! After January you cant find it in stores.

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    • Michelle says

      I go by the date on the milk/cream/half-and-half used to make it. It might be stable even a little longer because it was heated.

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    • David M says

      AMEN! I get so tired of not being able to find it. Milllstone used to offer can dy cane coffee, but SMuckers , who owns Millstone, said they discontinued it due to it not selling. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? The bin was AWAYS empty when I went to buy it and when it was full, I made sure to buy a 5 lb bag! Now.... 🙁 I can't peppermint coffee or creamer! Its aggravating!!!

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  9. David M says

    I made this once before and the peppermint was WAY too strong. I cut it down to 1/2 teaspoon of extract so it's not quite so strong. It is so good and I don't have to search all over town for it when they decide to sell, IF they decide to stock it..

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  10. Teresa Pinkston says

    This is wonderful! Thank you for posting this. I can't find any in the stores and I've been wanting some so bad!

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  11. Abby says

    So good! We did find the peppermint to be a little overwhelming though. The final sweet spot for us was 1/4 teaspoon. I would recommend starting off with less, and slowly increasing it to taste!

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Easy Homemade Peppermint Coffee Creamer Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What are the ingredients in peppermint COFFEE-MATE? ›

WATER, SUGAR, COCONUT OIL, 2% OR LESS OF SODIUM CASEINATE (A MILK DERIVATIVE)**, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SUCRALOSE.

Can you use peppermint extract to flavor coffee? ›

Finally, you can try using peppermint extract for a particularly strong wintery taste. All you need is a drop or two of the extract to give your coffee a fresh and minty flavor, but you can always add more. Remember to start with a small amount and gradually increase it to your liking.

How much peppermint oil to add to coffee? ›

Instead, make this latte which has zero grams of added sugar. Enjoy the holidays and save your sugar splurge for something else entirely. Note: Make sure if you use a peppermint oil or extract that it is safe for human consumption. One drop of peppermint oil should be sufficient.

Is it cheaper to make your own coffee creamer? ›

Cost-Effective: Homemade coffee creamer can save you a pretty penny in the long run. Plus, many homemade creamer recipes use ingredients you likely already have on hand, making it budget-friendly.

What is peppermint mocha made of? ›

What is in a peppermint mocha at Starbucks? The original Starbucks peppermint latte is made with espresso, steamed milk, their own sweet mocha sauce, and a peppermint syrup. You probably already knew that it's topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings – their “dark chocolate curls,” as they call them.

What is the main ingredient in Coffee-Mate creamer? ›

Coffee-mate Original is mostly made up of three ingredients: corn syrup solids, hydrogenated vegetable oil, and sodium caseinate. Sodium caseinate, a form of casein, is a milk derivative; however, this is a required ingredient in non-dairy creamers, which are considered non-dairy due to the lack of lactose.

What flavor goes with peppermint in coffee? ›

Once it's hot, add espresso, peppermint, vanilla and you're done! You can top it with whipped cream and chocolate shavings or just enjoy it on its own. Peppermint Coffee Toddy: If you know us, you know we can't resist a little something *special* in our coffee.

Is there a difference between mint and peppermint extract? ›

Mint extract is a mixture of spearmint and peppermint, whereas peppermint extract is just that. Whether you prefer the subtle flavor of spearmint or the in-your-face flavor of peppermint, we have a recipe to suit your taste.

Can you put peppermint stick in coffee? ›

As the warm coffee slowly melts away the stick, your coffee will quickly began to take on a wonderful minty flavor. Its like having Christmas in a cup! If you are even more adventurous, you can easily turn your morning cup of coffee into a tasty Peppermint Mocha!

How do you add peppermint to coffee? ›

Add in a light squeeze of maple syrup (or a few drops of sweetener) Crush a candy cane and add to the bowl (or add peppermint extract, or finely ground mint leaves) Stir the bowl until the syrup and peppermint mixture is evenly diffused. Add to the top of your favorite coffee drink and enjoy!

How do you add peppermint oil to coffee? ›

Homemade Peppermint Mocha

In a separate bowl, combine the sugar and cocoa, and then add the dry mixture to the milk and coffee. Blend until a creamy mocha forms. Pour the mocha into your favorite coffee mug and stir in 1 to 2 drops of peppermint essential oil. Enjoy!

What do you blend peppermint oil with? ›

Oils that Blend Well with Peppermint Oil

Peppermint oil blends well with Oregano, Marjoram, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Grapefruit, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Rosemary, and Melaleuca (Tea Tree oil) essential oils for diffusion.

What is the healthiest creamer to put in my coffee? ›

Elmhurst's non-dairy creamers are some of the healthiest creamer options available,” Martin says. That's because they are typically made from simple, natural ingredients without additives or artificial flavors. Also, the emphasis on whole-food ingredients contributes to their reputation as a healthier creamer option.

Is homemade creamer better than store bought? ›

While it may be easy to grab a container from the store, homemade coffee creamer is a fresher alternative that tastes better and won't have you worrying about the nutrition label. Even better: It's surprisingly simple to make using only 3 ingredients!

Can I use sweetened condensed milk instead of coffee creamer? ›

A coffee creamer base is easy to make. Simply mix a can of sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces) with 1 ¾ cup milk or cream. This works out to a 1:1 ratio of sweetened condensed milk to cream.

What artificial sweetener is in Coffee-Mate? ›

Per tablespoon, the fat-free version of Coffee-mate® contains 25 calories, 1 gram of fat, and 0 grams of saturated fat. While the sugar-free version has 15 calories, 1 gram of fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, and the artificial sweeteners sucralose (Splenda) and acesulfame potassium.

What are the ingredients in Nestle's Coffee-Mate? ›

INGREDIENTS: CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (COCONUT AND/OR PALM KERNEL AND/OR SOYBEAN), AND LESS THAN 2% OF SODIUM CASEINATE (A MILK DERIVATIVE)**, MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ALUMINOSILICATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO COLOR.

Does Coffee-Mate contain propylene glycol? ›

Ingredients. SUGAR, WATER, COCONUT OIL, SODIUM CASEINATE (A MILK DERIVATIVE)**, 2% OR LESS OF PROPYLENE GLYCOL, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, POLYSORBATE 60, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, COLOR ADDED.

What are the ingredients in Coffee-Mate powder? ›

INGREDIENTS: CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (COCONUT AND/OR PALM KERNEL AND/OR SOYBEAN), DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, AND LESS THAN 2% OF SODIUM CASEINATE (A MILK DERIVATIVE)**, SODIUM ALUMINOSILICATE, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, ANNATTO COLOR. **Not a source of lactose.

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