Peppermint Mocha Creamer Recipe
With millions of views since its publication in 2014 and an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, this recipe for homemade peppermint mocha creamer will be your new favorite way to drink your holiday coffee. With only 5 major ingredients (+ water!) and 5 minutes of your time, you can skip the store-bought and make this holiday favorite year round! Bonus: make it dairy free using your favorite non-dairy milk!
Servings: 12 Tablespoons
Ingredients
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120mL) water
- 1 and ½ Tablespoons (8g) unsweetened cocoa powder1
- ¾ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (90mL) half-and-half, milk, or cream2
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and water and heat until sugar is just dissolved, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in cocoa powder, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract. Allow to cool for a few minutes.½ cup (100g) granulated sugar, ½ cup (120mL) water, 1 and ½ Tablespoons (8g) unsweetened cocoa powder1, ¾ teaspoon peppermint extract, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Add half-and-half (if desired) to a ratio of your liking. I prefer a 1:1 ratio. You may also leave the syrup as a standalone flavoring. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator and use within 2 weeks, shaking very well before using.¾ cup (90mL) half-and-half, milk, or cream2
Notes
- Cocoa powder: you can use regular, dark, or Dutch processed. I prefer the latter, but have used all 3 kinds in my years of making this recipe dozens of times.
- Dairy: you can keep this vegan/dairy-free by using your favorite non-dairy milk. Be sure you're using an unsweetened variety.
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Nutrition Disclosure
All nutritional values are approximate and provided to the reader as a courtesy. Changing ingredients and/or quantities will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
Serving: 1Tablespoon | Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.1mg
