An iced coffee drink that’s infused with the flavors of a sugar cookie. It’s the perfect way to start your day during the holiday season!
Starbucks recently dropped a new holiday drink and it sounded like the Christmas coffee of my dreams! It’s made with blonde espresso, almond milk, and a simple syrup with all the flavors of a sugar cookie.
I wanted to make my own homemade version and I have to say – it turned out even better than Starbucks! That’s not even the best part though – you can make it yourslef even faster than you can get through the drive-through and you’ll save money too!
And who doesn’t want to save time and money during the holidays??
Ingredients
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- Espresso – I use a basic De’Longhi espresso machine. If you don’t have a way to make espresso, sub 1/3 cup strongly brewed coffee.
- Milk – Starbucks defaults to using almond milk in this latte, but feel free to use any other milk you’d prefer.
- Sugar – This drink is flavored with a sugar cookie simple syrup. You’ll need white granulated sugar to make it.
- Butter Extract – I used a clear butter extract to help create the cookie flavor. Starbucks syrup does not include this, but I think it’s part of what makes the homemade version better!
- Almond Extract – This is used as the main flavoring in Starbucks version, I reduce it in mine because I do not think sugar cookies have a strong almond flavor.
- Vanilla Extract – You can use any vanilla extract that you have on hand.
- Sprinkles – Starbucks adds red and green nonpareil sprinkles for Christmas flair. You can leave them out without affecting the flavor.
Tips
- I think this drink is best when it is topped with whipped cream or sweet cold foam.
- If you want to make this drink but don’t want to go to the trouble of making your own cookie syrup, use this store-bought version instead.
More Coffee Recipes
- Irish Cream Cold Brew
- Sparkling Iced Coffee
- Iced Caramel Macchiato
- Caramel Apple Cold Brew
- Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino
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Iced Sugar Cookie Latte
Ingredients
Iced Sugar Cookie Latte
- 2 Espresso Shots*
- 1/4 Cup Almond Milk
- 2 1/2 Tablespoons Sugar Cookie Syrup, recipe below
- Whipped Cream & Christmas Sprinkles, optional
Sugar Cookie Syrup
- 1/4 Cup Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Water
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 Teaspoon Butter Extract
- 1/2 Teaspoon Almond Extract
Instructions
Iced Sugar Cookie Latte
- Fill a cup with ice, then add the sugar cookie syrup and espresso shots. Pour the almond milk over the top, then top with whipped cream and sprinkles.
Sugar Cookie Syrup
- Add all the ingredients to a saucepan over medium hit. Stir gently for a few minutes until the sugar has completely dissolved. Set aside and allow to cool before using.
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