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Easy Gingerbread Coffee

Easy gingerbread coffee combines freshly brewed coffee with milk warmed with molasses, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. The result is a steaming, gently spiced drink that’s whisked together and served hot.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 40
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cup water
  • 0.33 cup ground coffee
  • 0.75 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp molasses
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.13 tsp ground cloves

Equipment

  • 1 coffee maker
  • 1 small saucepan

Method
 

  1. Brew the water and ground coffee in a coffee maker according to the manufacturer’s directions.
  2. In a small saucepan, whisk together the milk, molasses, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves over medium-low heat for 3 to 5 minutes, until steaming and the sugar dissolves; do not let it boil.
  3. Pour the brewed coffee into the spiced milk mixture and whisk to combine.
  4. Divide among 4 mugs and serve hot.

Notes

Whisk the spiced milk continuously and keep it below a boil for a smooth drink. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended. For a dairy-free option, use an unsweetened plant-based milk.