Coffee & Cookie Pairings to Savour This Holiday Season

Few things feel more festive than a cosy winter afternoon with a hot cup of coffee and something sweet to nibble on. Whether you are wrapping gifts, catching up with friends, or simply taking a quiet moment before the next holiday gathering, the right pairing can make your coffee ritual even more indulgent.

Here are five classic cookie and cake pairings from Halo Coffee to enjoy this season, each one chosen to complement the unique flavours of our specialty-grade coffees.

1. Snickerdoodles with Noir: There is something wonderfully nostalgic about a warm Snickerdoodle, soft, buttery, and coated in cinnamon sugar. Our Noir coffee, a dark roast blend of Arabica and Robusta from South America and Asia, pairs beautifully with this treat. With its deep chocolate, caramel, and berry notes, Noir cuts through the sweetness and enhances the spice, creating a comforting and luxurious balance.
2. Classic Shortbread with Daterra: A true British favourite, buttery shortbread calls for a coffee that is equally smooth and rounded. Enter Daterra, a medium roast from Brazil that is creamy, nutty, and delicately sweet with hints of caramel and dried cherry. Its mellow character makes it the perfect companion to the rich, crumbly texture of traditional shortbread. Simple and effortlessly festive.
3. Ginger Biscuits with Nepalese Everest: Spicy ginger biscuits are a must-have during the holidays, and their warmth finds a worthy match in Nepalese Everest. This dark roast, vintage-aged coffee offers notes of cinnamon, ginger, and citrus, echoing the biscuit’s spicy profile while adding layers of depth and complexity. Together, they create a flavour combination that feels wonderfully warming, ideal for chilly winter mornings.
4. Chocolate Digestives with Bourbon Espresso:You can never go wrong with a chocolate digestive, especially when paired with a coffee as indulgent as Bourbon Espresso. This Brazilian single-origin dark roast is rich and nutty, with smooth malt and chocolate undertones. Each sip enhances the biscuit’s cocoa coating, while the coffee’s caramelised cherry notes add a gentle sweetness that keeps you coming back for another bite.
5. Traditional Fruitcake with Three Mountain: Love it or leave it, fruitcake is a Christmas classic, and when done right, it is a beautiful blend of dried fruit, nuts, and warming spice. Pair it with Three Mountain, a medium roast blend from the Andes, Himalayas, and Kilimanjaro. With notes of chocolate, berry, and molasses, it mirrors the cake’s richness while its buttery finish keeps things smooth and satisfying. This is one to linger over by the fire.

A Holiday Pairing for Every Palate

Whether you prefer dark, bold roasts or gentle, fruity blends, Halo Coffee offers a coffee to suit every moment of the festive season. Try a new pairing each week, share your favourites with friends, or make it a family tradition to discover the perfect match for your holiday bakes.

Christmas is not only about the big celebrations. It is also about savouring the small moments along the way.