Sugar Cookie Latte
If you’re a fan of Starbucks’ holiday drink and want to make it year round, here’s how to make a homemade sugar cookie latte! I love how it’s so buttery, sweet, and rich. Made with only a handful of ingredients, you can enjoy this seasonal latte iced or hot.
Servings 1 serving
Ingredients
For the Sugar Cookie Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 3 to 4 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon butter extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
For the Sugar Cookie Cold Foam
- 1 splash sugar cookie syrup
- ¼ cup heavy cream
For the Sugar Cookie Latte
- 2 tablespoons sugar cookie syrup
- 7 ounces milk oat, almond, or your choice (0.8 cup)
- 2 shots espresso
- ice
- sugar cookie cold foam
- sprinkles
Instructions
For the Sugar Cookie Syrup
- Add the brown sugar and water to a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring it to a boil and then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove the simple syrup from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract, butter extract, and almond extract. Let the syrup cool to room temperature before using.
For the Sugar Cookie Cold Foam
- Add a splash of the sugar cookie syrup to a ¼ cup of heavy cream and use a handheld milk frother to whip the mixture for 15 to 20 seconds until frothy and foamy.
For the Sugar Cookie Latte
- Assemble the latte by adding the syrup, milk, ice, and espresso to a glass. Top off with the cold foam and sprinkles and enjoy!
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Notes
Please note that the recipe does make 8 servings of the syrup and 2 servings of the cold foam.