Snickerdoodle Coffee Mix

Note:  Flavored coffees are one of my favorite things in life.    I don't like spending the money to buy them from coffee shops, but when you make them at home they are very reasonable and delicious.

Snickerdoodle Coffee Mix

Ingredients
1 c. sugar
1 c. powdered milk
1/2 c. vanilla-flavored powdered non-dairy creamer
1/2 c. baking cocoa
3 T. instant coffee granules
1/2 t. allspice
1/4 t. cinnamon

Directions

Combine ingredients; store in an airtight container. Attach instructions. Makes about 3 cups. Instructions: Add 3 tablespoons mix to 3/4 cup boiling water; stir well. Makes one serving.

Toffee Coffee

Note: I found this delicious coffee recipe over at the Domino Sugar recipe site. They twitter recipes every once in a while and after following their link I looked through their coffees and found this one. YUM!

Toffee Coffee Mix

Ingredients

1/2 cup plus 2 tbs. - Domino® Granulated Sugar

1 cup - instant coffee granules

1 1/2 cup - Domino® Dark Brown Sugar

1 1/2 cup - coffee creamer

Instructions

In a quart jar, layer each ingredient in the order listed above. Tightly close jar lid to store coffee mix. Decorate lid by cutting fabric into a 7-inch wide square or circle. Secure with a rubber band and tie with a decorative ribbon and accents.

To Use

To reconstitute, pour out contents into a mixing bowl, mix ingredients well and then return to jar. For a single serving, add 8 oz freshly boiled water to 3 rounded teaspoons of coffee mix in mug. Stir until completely dissolved

Fireside Coffee

Note: It is just a few days before Christmas. We have been spending a lot of time making gifts for our family and friends these last days. Painting, creating, laughing and just sitting around the table talking. One of the things that we will be making before going home to my parent's house is this fireside coffee. It is a Christmas favorite in my family.

Fireside Coffee

Ingredients
2 cups powdered creamer
1 1/2 cup cocoa mix
1 1/2 cup instant coffee
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Directions
Mix above ingredients together in a large bowl. Put approximately 2 tablespoons mix in a mug of hot water. Make a cup for yourself and a cup for someone you love. Enjoy!


I wish I lived close enough to share a cup of this fireside coffee with my two sweet blogger friends, Lisa and Lana. They host Tempt My Tummy Tuesday each week. I love this wonderful recipe link-up each week. Great ladies and great food.

Peppermint Mocha Coffee

Note: When I met Dr. Wifey at Borders today, I ordered a Peppermint Mocha coffee. It was very yummy. Maybe it was the company that made it so great, but I thought I would look for a recipe. I found several and took bits and pieces until I found one that I thought I could work with. I knew that my Little Guy would love this! BUT, if you don't want to go to this much trouble, you can always just buy the Coffee Mate Peppermint Mocha creamer and put a little in your coffee. I assure you it isn't as good, but it is a nice little treat during the holidays!



Peppermint Mocha Coffee

Ingredients
6 cups freshly brewed coffee
4 ounces semisweet baking chocolate (4, 1 ounce squares)
1 1/2 cups milk (already heated)
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
8 peppermint stick candy

Directions
Pour coffee into large saucepan. Add chocolate; cook on low heat 5 minute or until chocolate is melted, stirring occasionally. Add milk and extract; stir until well blended.
Garnish each serving with a peppermint stick.

Deanna's Special Coffee

Note: This is my special cup of coffee. I make one when I want to bundle up in a blanket and read a book. It is my "comfort" cup of coffee.

Deanna's Special Coffee

Ingredients:

1 cup medium brewed coffee

1 tsp. Sugar

1 tsp. Light brown sugar

1 heaping Tablespoon french vanilla creamer

Dollop of Cool Whip

Cinnamon

Directions:

Mix all together and top with cool whip, sprinkle with cinnamon and serve. Yum!

Vanilla Cafe Au Lait

Note: I know what you are thinking. I thought it too. Can something this simple be delicious too? Yes it can!

Vanilla Cafe au Lait

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 1/2 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
3 cups hot, strong brewed coffee

Directions:

Combine the half-and-half, milk, and sugar in a small saucepan. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into the milk mixture and add the bean to the saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Remove the vanilla bean from the milk mixture and whisk for 1 minute. Fill each mug with 1/2 cup of hot coffee and 1/2 cup milk mixture. Serve immediately.

Alpine Carnival Coffee

Note: I love flavored coffees. Buying them at the local coffee shop is out of the question because they just cost too much. I seriously can't convince myself to pay for a cup of coffee what I would pay for a gallon of milk and a loaf of bread. I have enjoyed experimenting at home and these are some of my favorites.

Alpine Carnival Coffee

Ingredients:

1 cup hot coffee

1 tsp. vanilla

2 Tbsp brown sugar

whipping cream

Directions:

Add sugars and vanilla to hot coffee. Top with a dollop of whipping cream. Enjoy!

Black Forest Coffee

Black Forest Coffee

Ingredients:
1 cup hot coffee
2 Tbsp chocolate syrup
1 Tbsp maraschino cherry juice
whipped cream
shaved chocolate
maraschino cherries

Directions:
Combine coffee, chocolate syrup and cherry juice. Top with whipped cream, shaved chocolate and a cherry. Enjoy!

Coffee Punch

Coffee Punch

Ingredients:

1/2 cup instant coffee

2 cups sugar

3 qts. hot water

2 qts. milk

1 Tbsp. vanilla extract

6 oz. chocolate syrup

1 gal. vanilla ice cream

Directions:
Combine coffee, sugar and hot water until dissolved. Place into 2 empty gallon jugs and shake. Add milk, vanilla extract and chocolate syrup to jug and shake well. Chill in refrigerator at least 2 hours. Mixture must be very cold. When ready to serve, pour mixture into punch bowl and fold in ice cream. This will serve a crowd.