Homemade Brown Sugar Coffee Creamer Recipe

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Homemade brown sugar coffee creamer is rich, cozy, and the easiest way to elevate your morning cuppa. Made with simple ingredients, this homemade creamer takes just 5 minutes or less to prepare. Enjoy with coffee, drizzled over French toast, or poured over sourdough Cinnamon Toast Crunch.

I love my morning coffee, but after seeing how much I was spending at coffee shops, I started making it at home. This homemade brown sugar coffee creamer quickly became a favorite because it turns simple ingredients into a sweet, creamy cup of coffee.

Though I still enjoy making a latte or egg yolk coffee when I have time, this easy coffee creamer recipe is my go-to for busy mornings. I make a batch during my Sunday reset, so it's ready throughout the week.

Brown sugar coffee creamer is a favorite year-round. When I have time for a slower morning, I pair my coffee with a seasonal treat, like a strawberry sourdough scone, pumpkin cinnamon roll, fresh-milled pumpkin bread, or even sourdough discard molasses cookies.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Flavor: This homemade brown sugar coffee creamer is rich, cozy, and so much better than anything you'll find at the grocery store.

Budget-Friendly: Making your own coffee creamer is often cheaper than buying store-bought. It’s a great old-fashioned way to save money.

Customizable: You can adjust the ingredients to suit your taste and dietary needs.

Simple Ingredients: Homemade coffee creamer contains no additives or questionable ingredients.

Year-Round Flavor: This creamer is great for iced coffees in the summer paired with strawberry ice cream and for a cozy hot cuppa on a chilly day with sourdough discard apple cider donuts.

Key Ingredients

Milk: I use whole milk, but you can also use any reduced-fat milk you have on hand.

Cream: Heavy cream adds richness and flavor. You can also opt for half-and-half or skip the cream and use all milk instead.

Vanilla: I prefer homemade vanilla extract with bourbon. However, any vanilla extract in the pantry will do.

Brown Sugar: Use dark or light brown sugar. Dark brown sugar is my go-to in most recipes.

Get the full list of ingredients and measurements on the printable recipe card below.

How To Make Brown Sugar Coffee Creamer

Step 1: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, stir together the heavy cream and milk.

Step 2: Add the brown sugar and whisk until it has thoroughly dissolved, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 3: Pour in the vanilla and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine.

At this point, I recommend tasting the creamer and making any adjustments to the flavor you prefer.

Step 4: Transfer the creamer to a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid and store it in the fridge.

Tips for Success

• If you use homemade vanilla and want to cook out the alcohol, bring your creamer to a simmer on the stove for a few minutes.
• Use good quality vanilla for the best flavor.
• Taste as you go. Add more brown sugar for a sweeter creamer or more cream for a richer flavor.
• If the sugar won’t dissolve right away, just let it rest for 5-10 minutes and give it another stir. Eventually, the sugar will dissolve.

Storing

• The shelf life of your brown sugar coffee creamer in the fridge depends on your milk and cream’s expiration dates. Take note of when they expire.
• It’s normal for the cream to sit ontop after stirring. Shake or stir your creamer before each use to mix it again.
• Label and date the jar to show when you made it and when the milk and cream expire.
• I recommend storing your creamer in a jar or other container that you can easily pour from.

Serving Suggestions

Coffee: This goes without saying, of course. But in hot coffee, I like to add 1 or 2 tablespoons. And in an iced coffee, I usually top off my glass with homemade coffee creamer.

Froth: You can froth this brown sugar coffee creamer just like any other milk. Then, pour it over espresso for an easy latte or cappuccino.

Tea: Stir a little into black tea or chai for a cozy, sweet twist.

Oatmeal: This is delicious in carrot cake overnight oats, drizzled over breakfast millet, or even on sourdough discard Cinnamon Toast Crunch.

French Toast: Drizzle brown sugar coffee creamer over French toast made with sourdough bread. Or use it in an overnight French toast bake.

Breakfast: Enjoy with a sourdough apple cider donut, sourdough cinnamon rolls, or sourdough pumpkin cinnamon rolls for a decadent breakfast.

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