-COFFEE RECIPES-

Hot Chocolate Coffee

The hot chocolate coffee is a delicious hot coffee drink for the winter season. Enjoy serving this drink with cookies for dessert or by itself as a sweet, rich treat.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 8 ounces milk chocolate
  • 1 cup hot, brewed coffee
  • Handful marshmallows (for topping)

Directions:

In a saucepan, whisk together milk, cocoa powder, and milk chocolate. Warm over heat until simmer. Continue to whisk until all the chocolate has completely melted. Then, add coffee and stir. Pour into a mug and top with marshmallows. Enjoy!

Eggnog Latte

The eggnog latte is a coffee twist on a classic holiday drink. Enjoy this hot drink while unwrapping presents or while hanging the mistletoe.

Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2/3 cup eggnog
  • 1 ½ fluid ounces brewed espresso
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Directions:

In a saucepan, whisk together milk, eggnog, and nutmeg. Warm over medium heat until frothy. Pour espresso into a mug and pour flavored milk over it. Enjoy!

Brown Sugar Latte

The brown sugar latte is a quick and easy way to change up your regular coffee. This drink is a tasty treat for those with a bit of a sweet tooth.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ¼ cup half and half
  • ¾ cup hot, brewed coffee

Directions:

Stir brown sugar into half and half until dissolved. Whip half and half with a milk frother or small whisk until frothy. Pour coffee into a mug. Pour the frothed half and half into coffee. Enjoy!

Gingerbread Latte

The gingerbread latte is a flavorful holiday season classic that is often underappreciated. The notes of nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla are sensational on the tongue. This is the perfect drink with a classic holiday book.

Ingredients:

  • 2 fluid ounces espresso coffee
  • 2 tablespoons gingerbread flavored syrup
  • ½ cup milk, steamed
  • 1/8 cup whipped cream
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla powder

Directions:

Combine milk, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla powder in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat until frothy and close to simmering. In a mug, combine espresso coffee with gingerbread flavored syrup. Stir. Pour flavored milk over espresso and gingerbread syrup. Top with whipped cream. Enjoy!

Red Velvet Latte

The red velvet latte is an rich, sweet drink that any dessert fanatic will love.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup brewed coffee
  • ¼ teaspoon red food coloring

Directions:

In a saucepan, whisk together milk and sugar. Warm over medium heat until frothy. Stir in chocolate until melted. Add food color, coffee, and vanilla. Stir. Enjoy!

Apple Pie Latte

Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces strong coffee
  • 1 cup milk
  • 5 tablespoons apple pie syrup
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of ground cloves

Directions:

In a saucepan, whisk together milk, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves. Warm over medium heat until frothy. Add apple pie syrup in the bottom of the mug. Pour coffee into mug and pour milk over it. Stir. Enjoy!

Nutella Latte

The nutella latte has a nutty, chocolate undertone while still maintaining the coffee bitterness. If one of your guilty pleasures is a scoop of nutella, check this drink out for an extra boost.

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup brewed espresso
  • 2 tablespoons Nutella
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • Cocoa powder (for garnish)

Directions:

In a saucepan, whisk together milk and sugar. Warm over medium heat until frothy. Add Nutella in the bottom of the mug. Pour espresso into mug and pour milk over it. Stir. Enjoy!

Caramel Latte

The caramel latte is a simple, yet delightfully delicious coffee drink which can transcend through Fall and Winter.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon caramel syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot coffee

Directions:

Combine milk and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat until frothy and close to simmering. Reduce heat to low, whisk caramel sauce into saucepan with milk and brown sugar. Add vanilla extract to the saucepan gradually. Pour coffee into mug and flavored milk over. Enjoy!

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