Spiced Christmas Coffee
Indulge in the cozy and festive flavors of the holiday season with this Spiced Christmas Coffee recipe. This aromatic drink combines freshly brewed coffee with a warming blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, perfectly sweetened with brown sugar and enhanced by the comforting touch of vanilla extract. Whether you enjoy it black or stir in a splash of creamy milk, each sip is like a warm hug on a chilly winter morning. Top it with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon for an elegant finishing touch that makes it feel extra special. Ready in just 10 minutes, this simple yet luxurious coffee is perfect for festive gatherings, holiday mornings, or as an after-dinner treat. Experience the magic of Christmas in a mug!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups brewed coffee
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.125 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream (optional)
- 2 tablespoons whipped cream (optional for topping)
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Brew 2 cups of your favorite coffee using your preferred method (French press, drip machine, or espresso). Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
In a medium-sized saucepan set over low heat, pour in the brewed coffee and stir in the spice mix.
Add the pure vanilla extract and brown sugar to the coffee. Stir until the sugar completely dissolves, about 1-2 minutes.
If desired, stir in milk or cream and allow the coffee to heat gently for another 1 minute without reaching a boil.
Pour the spiced coffee into mugs.
Top with whipped cream if desired and sprinkle lightly with a pinch of ground cinnamon for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, spiced flavors of Christmas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
107 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.7 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 18 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 30 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 313 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
