By Kiana Wolford for The Gathering Garden LLC
Written May 29, 2026
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Cooling Time: 20 – 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 – 40 minutes
Introduction
Skip the store-bought creamer and make your own at home with just a few simple ingredients. This Homemade Coffee Creamer Recipe creates a smooth, rich, and lightly sweet creamer that adds the perfect touch to your morning coffee. Made to pair perfectly with The Gathering Garden Vanilla Extract and Brown Sugar, this recipe is easy to customize with your favorite flavors and can be prepared in just a few minutes. Whether you enjoy your coffee hot or iced, this homemade creamer is a simple way to elevate your daily cup.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Equipment
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Small Pot
- Stirring Utensil
- Clean Jar
Servings
- 40 servings (1 Tbsp per serving)
- Add 1 – 2 Tbsp to hot or iced coffee. Adjust to taste.
Directions
- Heat 1 cup of water in a small pot over a medium-high heat.
- Once the water has begun to boil, add the brown sugar.
- Reduce the heat and stir until the brown sugar has dissolved.
- Once dissolved, remove the pot from the heat and let the liquid cool completely.
- Put the half-and-half and vanilla extract in the jar.
- Important: Do not add hot liquid to dairy. After the brown sugar liquid has fully cooled, pour it into the jar with the half-and-half and vanilla extract.
- Stir this mixture to combine all the ingredients.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 7 – 10 days. Shake before use.
Variations
- Dairy Free: Swap the half-and-half with your favorite milk substitute.
- Pro Tip: For a richer creamer, use heavy cream instead of half-and-half.
- Try New Flavors: Swap vanilla extract for a different kind of extract. You could
- even add cinnamon or pumpkin spice!
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Last Revised: 5/31/2026