Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of the holidays with this homemade Peppermint Mocha Creamer. Perfect for adding a touch of minty-chocolate goodness to your morning coffee!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half or whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee or espresso powder (optional, for a stronger mocha flavor)
Dairy Base:
Chocolate Mixture:
Flavorings:
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the half-and-half, heavy cream, cocoa powder, sweetened condensed milk, and sugar until smooth.
- Heat until warm and the sugar has dissolved, but do not boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in the peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and instant coffee (if using).
- Let cool slightly, then pour into a jar or bottle. Store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Shake well before each use.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the half-and-half and cream with coconut milk or almond milk.
- You can also omit the instant coffee if you prefer just peppermint-chocolate flavor without the mocha.
- Adjust peppermint extract to taste—a little goes a long way!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
