This Christmas spice mix is the perfect blend of cinnamon, allspice, cloves, cardamom, ginger, and nutmeg. It smells like the holiday season, and is perfect to add to so many things!

Christmas spice mix in a glass jar on a white wooden table

Why You’ll Love This Christmas Spice Mix

This homemade spice mix is perfect for adding to so many things. You can add some to your coffee or tea, add some to your oatmeal or pancakes in the morning, or add some to homemade granola to give it a Christmas flavor.

It goes well on ice cream, on candied nuts, in hot cocoa, or sprinkled on top of homemade eggnog. There are so many potential uses for it!

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Making your own homemade spice blends is so easy. It’s one of my favorite things to do. I love having a pantry filled with my own spice blends.

Some spice mixes I like to keep stocked in my pantry:

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Supplies Needed for This Recipe

Glass jar or other container
Small bowl
Measuring spoons

Ingredients

Here are the spices you’ll need for this recipe.

Find the full list of ingredients, amounts, and instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Ground Cinnamon: Cinnamon is the main ingredient in this spice mix, as it’s the main spice associated with Christmas desserts and recipes.
Ground Allspice: Allspice is a spice that complements cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves very well.
Ground Cloves: Cloves are another classic Christmas spice.
Ground Cardamom: Cardamom adds warmth to the seasoning blend.
Ground Ginger: Ginger is another spice that is commonly associated with Christmas, as it’s added to gingerbread and gingerbread cookies.
Ground Nutmeg: And what would a Christmas spice blend be without nutmeg?!

How to Make Christmas Spice Mix

Making your own Christmas spice mix couldn’t be easier!

christmas spice mix in a white bowl with a gold spoon mixing it together

In a small bowl, combine cinnamon, allspice, cloves, cardamom, ginger, and nutmeg. Stir thoroughly to blend.
Store in an airtight jar or container and enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can I store Christmas Spice Mix?

Christmas Spice Blend will store in a cool dark place, in an airtight jar or container for up to a year.

What is Christmas Spice made of?

Christmas spice mix is a combination of cinnamon, allspice, cloves, cardamom, ginger, and nutmeg. There are other spices that can be included, but these are the most common ones.

What can I use Christmas Spice Mix for?

You can use it in cookies, coffee, baked breads, or really any baked goods that you want to add a bit of Christmas flavor in. This is very tasty on candied pecans, too! Use it in oatmeal, homemade granola, hot cocoa, etc.

How much Christmas Spice Mix do I use?

That just depends on your taste! I would start out with a teaspoon or two depending on what recipe you’re adding it to, and adjust as needed.

christmas spice mix in a glass spice jar on a white table

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