Coffee Mate Brown Butter Creamer Recipe – Transform Every Cup

If you love coffee, then you would know how much a good coffee creamer can change your whole cup. I’ve tried many creamers, like seasonal ones to regular ones like hazelnut and vanilla, but recently I made the Coffee Mate Brown Butter Creamer. 

It’s rich, slightly nutty, a little sweet, and makes your regular coffee taste like a bakery-style latte. 

 

How to Make Brown Butter Coffee Creamer

Brown butter coffee creamer is a rich and nutty flavored creamer. It is made by browning butter first, then mixing it with milk, cream, and sweeteners like brown sugar. 

The process of browning butter gives it a toasty, caramel-like flavor that sets it apart from plain creamers. 

It’s creamy, smooth, and can instantly upgrade your daily coffee to taste like a café-style latte. 

Ingredients:

Here’s everything you’ll need to make this coffee mate copycat recipe for brown butter creamer:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter: You’ll brown this. And can’t skip, as it’s the soul of your creamer recipe.
• 2 cups whole milk: You can also use almond milk, oat milk, or half-and-half, but whole milk will give the creamiest texture, so I recommend that.
• 1 cup heavy cream: This will make your creamer more thick and luscious.
• 1/2 cup brown sugar: You can use light or dark brown sugar, depending on how deep you want the caramel notes. (This is why I sometimes call it brown sugar butter coffee creamer.)
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract: This is important too; it will add depth and balance the butter flavor.
• Pinch of salt: That is optional, but it will enhance sweetness, so you can try that too.

Optional add-ins for variations:

• A teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg for spiced creamer.
• Mini chocolate chips or chocolate syrup if you’re making brown butter chocolate chip cookie creamer.

Pro tip: If you want the best results, you can use high-quality vanilla extract and real butter, not margarine. The flavor difference will be huge.

Instructions:

This coffee and other drinks creamer recipe is too easy. You just want to follow my step-by-step method as it is.

Step 1: Brown the Butter

You have to take a saucepan and put it on medium heat. 

Then, add ½ cup unsalted butter and melt it.

Btw, when you’re melting the butter, keep stirring it.

First, your butter will foam, then bubble, and finally, you’ll see little brown specks forming at the bottom. 

This is where you will smell the nutty aroma.

However, don’t let it burn—once your butter turns golden brown, just take it off the heat.

Step 2: Add Brown Sugar

Now, when your butter is still hot, add 1/2 cup of brown sugar to it.

It will easily melt into the hot butter and will create a caramel-like base. 

That’s what will give you rich toffee-like sweetness.

Step 3: Mix in Milk and Cream

Now, in the melted butter and brown sugar mixture, you want to add 2 cups of whole milk and 1 cup of heavy cream into the pan.

Now put it on the stove at medium heat and start wishing. You just want to warm it and not boil.

Step 4: Flavor It

Once everything is warmed through.

You have to stir in 1 tablespoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. 

It will give it a taste here. 

If you want it sweeter, you can add more brown sugar or drizzle maple syrup.

Step 5: Strain & Store

If you want a smooth texture, you can strain this mixture through a sieve into a glass jar. 

After that, allow it to cool down at room temperature. 

Then, you can seal and refrigerate it.

Finally, congratulations! Your homemade coffee mate brown butter creamer is ready!

 

Variations You Can Try

This creamer recipe is very versatile. You can take the same base brown butter coffee creamer and create too many flavors with it. Here are some recommendations:

1. Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Creamer

If you want a dessert-like twist, melt a handful of mini chocolate chips after you add the milk and cream. 

Let them melt halfway so you get chocolatey swirls. 

You can also add a pinch of cinnamon to mimic cookie flavors. 

It’s perfect if you love chocolate chip cookies with your coffee.

(Also, if you want more chocolate pairing ideas, try these Crumbl Semi Sweet Chocolate Chip Cookies.)

2. Cinnamon Brown Butter Creamer

You just have to add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon while the milk is warming. 

It will taste like a cinnamon roll latte.

3. Nutty Version

For that, you wanna stir in a spoonful of almond extract instead of vanilla. 

This will give a toasted almond note that will pair well with the browned butter.

4. Brown Sugar Bourbon Creamer

If you want something more indulgent, you can add a splash of bourbon extract (or real bourbon if you want to use the creamer in the evening). 

It’ll give you a bold, smoky caramel note.

5. Dairy-Free Vegan Option

Use coconut cream instead of heavy cream, and almond or oat milk instead of dairy. 

Besides this, you also want to make sure you’re using plant-based butter (like Miyoko’s). 

This butter will also brown well and give you the same nutty kick.

6. Caramel Brown Butter Creamer

You have to drizzle in 2 tablespoons of caramel sauce along with the vanilla. 

This will make your creamer extra sweet and dessert-like. Or I can say, like a caramel macchiato at home.

 

Serving & Pairing Ideas

If you add this brown butter coffee creamer to your coffee, it will be indulgent, which you can drink with any extra thing. It will still taste awesome.

But if you want, you can take it up a notch; you will have to pair it with the right snacks. Here are some of my favorite combos:

Morning Pairings

• You can eat a slice of banana bread or pumpkin bread, or try my Bakery Style Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins.
• Toasted bagels with cream cheese.
• Almond croissant, because butter + butter is always a win.

Sweet Treats

• Pair with Chocolate Covered Dates with Almond Butter for a healthy sweet treat.
• Try with brownies or cookies, especially chocolate chip ones, for a cookie-and-cream vibe.
• Have it with Rice Flour Brownies for a gluten-free option.

Savory Balance

• Cheese platter with crackers, the creaminess will balance the saltiness.
• A toasted ham and cheese sandwich if you like mixing sweet with savory.

Drink Pairings

If you’re making a dessert board with coffee, you can also serve this creamer with:

• Iced lattes: You just want to pour it over a cold brew with ice.
• Hot chocolate: You can replace milk with this creamer for an ultra-rich cup. (Try this Starbucks Dark Chocolate Mocha for pairing inspiration.)
• Chai latte: A dollop of brown butter creamer will give chai an even richer, nutty twist.

 

Storage Instructions

Your homemade brown butter coffee creamer will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 5–7 days if stored in an airtight jar or bottle. 

However, you always want to shake it before using it because natural separation will happen.

Can you freeze it? 

Technically, yes. 

But freezing will change the creamy texture. 

So, I don’t recommend it unless you portion it into ice cube trays for single-use servings. 

Even then, fresh is always best.

Pro Tip: You can make smaller batches if you don’t drink coffee every day. It’s so easy to whip up that you don’t need to make a huge batch at once.

 

Healthier Options

You can easily make this coffee mate brown butter creamer recipe healthy. Here are some of my recommendations:

• You can use low-fat milk instead of whole milk.
• You can swap heavy cream for half-and-half.
• Replace brown sugar with coconut sugar or maple syrup.
• If you’re on keto, you can use monk fruit sweetener instead of sugar.

Even with swaps, you’ll still get that nutty, caramel flavor because the browned butter is the star.

 

Tips to Get It Perfect Every Time

Follow these things, so you don’t make any mistakes while making coffee mate brown butter creamer:

• Don’t Burn the Butter: Look, browning will take just a few minutes. Once you see brown specks, you should remove them from the heat immediately.
• Strain for Smoothness: A sieve will make sure that you don’t have any milk skin or clumps.
• Adjust Sweetness: Everyone has a different taste; therefore, if you want to taste it after adding vanilla or sugar.
• Shake Before Use: In this homemade creamer, you’re not adding any stabilizers, so separation is normal; that’s why shaking is important.
• Try Small Batches First: This will let you experiment with variations before committing to a big jar.

 

Conclusion

This is my Coffee Mate Brown Butter Creamer Recipe (Copycat). 

It’s creamy, nutty, buttery, and has that caramel sweetness which will make your daily coffee taste like a café latte. 

You don’t need to buy store-bought creamers with preservatives anymore, because this homemade version is fresh, easy, and totally customizable.

You can make it with regular milk and cream, or try lighter and vegan versions too. 

Plus, you can turn it into a dessert-like brown butter chocolate chip cookie creamer if you want something extra special.

 

FAQs About Brown Butter Coffee Creamer Recipe

Here are some important questions and their answers about this creamer recipe.

What are the ingredients in brown butter coffee creamer?

You will need unsalted butter, whole milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. 

And besides this, you can also add cinnamon, nutmeg, or chocolate, which will give a little different flavor.

What does Coffee Mate Brown Butter Creamer taste like?

Coffee mate brown butter creamer is buttery, nutty, and a little caramel-like. The browned butter gives a toasted flavor, and the brown sugar gives a deep sweetness. 

When you drink it, like with a latte, it will feel like you’re drinking a latte with hints of toffee and shortbread cookies.

How do I use Coffee Mate creamer?

You just want to pour 1 or 2 tablespoons of this homemade creamer into your hot or iced coffee, or any other drink like chai, etc.

Then, stir it well and adjust based on how creamy or sweet you like it. 

You can also use it in lattes or drizzle a little over hot chocolate.

How to make brown butter coffee?

First, you want to brown your butter in a pan until it becomes golden and nutty. 

Then, you have to brew a strong cup of coffee and stir in the browned butter with a little sugar and milk or cream. 

It’s like a quick version of this creamer but directly in your cup.