Do you get a little giddy every year when Starbucks rolls out their holiday coffee drinks? Then come December you look at your account and realize that you have spent a small fortune drinking these little holiday confections! Well, hold on to those credit cards because I have the recipes for 2 of the most popular coffee drinks they serve! Best part is that they can be cooked on the stove top in a stockpot or can be done in a slow cooker. These are a no brainer and taste exactly like the store bought!
Now that everyone is fed. Here is a simple Fall favorite drink you can serve at any party, church gathering or just prepare and then fill a thermos to take to a football game!
Pumpkin Spice Latte
- 4 cups espresso or very strong coffee
- 8 cups milk
- 4 cups almond milk
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vanilla paste
- 4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker, cook on LOW for 2-3 hours. Use an immersion blender to thoroughly mix the pumpkin puree. Serve with whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon on top.
Gingerbread Latte
4 cups milk
3 cups strong coffee
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla paste
Combine all ingredients except for the coffee in a slow cooker and cook on LOW for 3 hours. The last 30 minutes add in the coffee and allow to cook. Ladle into mugs and top with whipped cream and sprinkle with nutmeg.