Add a holiday twist to your coffee with this homemade eggnog coffee creamer! It’s so much better AND lighter on the calories than store-bought, and also makes the best gift!
I’m gonna go out on a limb here and say that because of the fact that the calendar is now saying that it’s December means that eggnog is officially back in style.
Also —> The fact that there’s now snow on the ground because it literally snowed over a FOOT here a few weekends ago. Not entirely sure how I feel about that yet…
Sooo yup, I’m breaking out the cups of eggnog and multiple pieces of cranberry bread and not looking back.
See Exhibit A for that one time last year when I went all crazy and made my own eggnog and never touched the storebought stuff again.
See Exhibit B for that one time three days ago when I went even CRAZIER and made homemade eggnog coffee creamer. And like 5 times since then.
For reals, my cups of boring coffee rejoiced. And I died a little inside because LOOK! —> —> —>
It probably goes without saying that this eggnog creamer is a pretty great thing to have on hand for all those holiday guests to spike their coffee with. OH! And pair it with this cake, these cookies, or omg this, this and fo’ sure THIS and you’re ready to take a trip to cozy town. And never return.
If you can bear to part with a single drop, you could even *gasp* give it away as gifts. I wouldn’t exactly be familiar with that last option though. #sharinggoals.
We pour. Then we gulp.
Because tis the season for such things. ♥
Homemade Eggnog Coffee Creamer
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon dark molasses
- 1/2 teaspoon each ground nutmeg cinnamon, allspice, and ginger
- 2 cups half-and-half cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon rum extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring sugar, water, molasses, and spices to a boil and stir occasionally until sugar is dissolved and mixture is syrupy. Reduce heat to medium and slowly whisk in half-and-half cream until smooth.
- Bring creamer to a low simmer, stirring occasionally until creamer is heated through. Remove from heat and whisk in extracts. Enjoy coffee creamer immediately with coffee OR cool completely and store in jars in refrigerator.
Notes
Nutrition
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Manali @ CookWithManali says
This looks like the perfect coffee creamer for the Holidays Sarah! 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks Manali! Totally perfect for the season, right??
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Homemade eggnog creamer?!!!! oh my goodness, I love this!!!!! and wow, seems so much better than the store bought stuff! going to try this!
Sarah says
You totally need to give it a try, Alice! Your coffee will be changed FOREVER.
Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl says
Gah, this looks amazing. Can I just drink it straight? Lol. Eggnog is DEF back in style, you are most correct about that! I’m drowning in the stuff, as well as cranberry recipes, and gingerbread ones. Isn’t this time of year the best?!!!
Sarah says
Haha! Girl, NO judgement at all from me on wanting to drink it straight! It’s just that good. 😉
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Oh eggnog coffee creamer? Yes! This looks so good, Sarah! I love the idea of homemade creamer. I’m sure it’s so much better than the store bought kind!
Sarah says
Thanks Gayle! It’s a coffee game-changer for sure!
Ashley says
Oh this is just so fun! I love making homemade creamer!! I hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving Sarah!!
Sarah says
Thanks Ashley! We did! Hope you had an awesome holiday as well. 😀
Annie says
Just incredible! I wish I had some right now!
Sarah says
Thanks Annie! xoxo
Danielle says
Oh my gosh! I’ve never thought to make an egg nog coffee creamer, this is genius! I love how easy it is too, this would definitely be a perfect addition to my coffee 😉
Sarah says
It’s seriously so easy to make it’s almost scary! The best kinda recipes right? 😉
Nora | Savory Nothings says
I have never had eggnog OR used coffee creamer in my life. So when I’m saying I need this ASAP you know you’ve done something right 😉 Gorgeous photos as always, Sarah!
Sarah says
Um, girl, you seriously need eggnog ALL THE THINGS in your life pronto! Do it! LOL. Thanks for the sweet words as always! xoxo
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
Eggnog coffee creamer, say what??!! Now this is something I must try!
Sarah says
You TOTALLY need to try it, Jen! Your coffee will thank you later. 😉
Laura @Petite Allergy Treats says
So pretty and totally appropriate given the massive snow we received in WI. You always make things look so easy too!
Amanda says
Homemade eggnog coffee creamer sounds amazing. I never even thought of making my own coffee creamer before. I’m totally going to expand my horizons of coffee drinking! 🙂
Sarah says
You so need to try this one, Amanda! It will change your coffee forever. 😀
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
Ok, well eggnog coffee just sounds freaking DELICIOUS!!! Love this!!! Definitely better than whatever weird stuff is in store bought creamers!
Sarah says
Right?? The storebought stuff is just scary! Thanks for the sweet words, Jess! xoxo
Vicky & Ruth- May I Have That Recipe says
I love homemade creamers! I especially love this one because it is so perfect for the holiday season!
Sarah says
Aren’t homemade creamers the best?? Totally makes the best coffee. 🙂
Kelly says
I can’t get enough of all the holiday flavors right now and love that you made your own eggnog coffee creamer! It looks and sounds amazing and I can’t wait to try it 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks Kelly! This creamer sounds right up your alley right now! 🙂
Tara says
I just stumbled upon this recipe the other day and finally got the chance to make it. Wow wow wow!
With the colder weather still lingering here, this definitely hit the spot in my big mug! I actually made a large mocha and added this in. Delish!
Thanks so much Sarah!
Sarah says
Oh gosh, I LOVE the sound of this creamer in a mocha! I’ve gotta try that! 🙂 Thanks for letting me know, Tara.
Mary Kate says
Can this creamer be frozen for future use?
Sarah says
We haven’t tried freezing this creamer ourselves, but you could definitely experiment with freezing a small amount, then thawing it to see how it holds up!