This Sugar Cookie Latte is the ultimate cozy Christmas coffee drink! Inspired by the Starbucks holiday favorite, this easy copycat recipe combines rich espresso, creamy whole milk, melted butter, and festive Christmas sprinkles for a delicious sugar cookie flavor without any sugar cookie syrup. Topped with fluffy whipped cream, it’s the perfect homemade latte to sip throughout the holiday season!
For more festive Christmas drinks, try my Christmas Latte | Delicious Warm Spiced Coffee Recipe, a cozy coffee drink with warming holiday spices. My Candy Cane Hot Chocolate | Peppermint Holiday Cocoa is a delicious peppermint treat for chilly winter evenings. For a fun, colorful holiday mocktail, make my Santa Hat Shirley Temple | Festive Christmas Mocktail
Another Christmas favorite is my Homemade Eggnog Latte Recipe | Better than Starbucks, a rich and creamy seasonal coffee drink. Pair your latte with my Sugar Plum Cheese Danish | Starbucks Copycat Recipe for a sweet holiday breakfast. My DIY Hot Cocoa Gift Set Jar (Easy Homemade Idea) also makes a thoughtful homemade Christmas gift for friends and family.
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- Why You’ll Love This Sugar Cookie Latte Starbucks Copycat Recipe
- 🎄Top Tip For Hot Sugar Cookie Latte 🍪
- Sugar Cookie Latte Ingredients
- How to make Starbucks Sugar Cookie Latte Recipe
- ☕🧊How to Make an Iced Sugar Cookie Latte
- How to Make Homemade Sugar Cookie Syrup
- Espresso vs. Strong Brewed Coffee
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Why You’ll Love This Sugar Cookie Latte Starbucks Copycat Recipe
- 🎄 Perfect for Christmas: This festive sugar cookie latte is a cozy holiday coffee drink that’s perfect for Christmas mornings and chilly winter evenings.
- ☕ Easy to Make: Simple ingredients like espresso, whole milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and butter make this homemade latte easy to prepare.
- 🍪 No Sugar Cookie Syrup Needed: Enjoy delicious sugar cookie flavor without buying or making a separate flavored syrup.
- ✨ Festive and Delicious: Creamy steamed milk, fluffy whipped cream, and colorful Christmas sprinkles make every sip feel like a holiday treat.
🎄Top Tip For Hot Sugar Cookie Latte 🍪
Froth the milk and butter together! For a smooth, creamy Sugar Cookie Latte, combine the melted butter with warm whole milk before frothing. This helps blend the butter into the milk and reduces the chance of an oily layer forming on top of your latte.
Sugar Cookie Latte Ingredients
- ☕ Espresso or Strong Coffee: Rich espresso gives this homemade Sugar Cookie Latte its bold coffee flavor. Starbucks Blonde Espresso works especially well.
- 🥛 Whole Milk or Milk of Choice: Whole milk creates a rich, creamy latte with a smooth texture. You can also use your favorite dairy-free milk.
- 🧈 Melted Butter: Adds a buttery, freshly baked sugar cookie flavor. Froth it with the warm milk for a smoother consistency.
- 🌼 Vanilla Extract: Gives the latte its classic sweet sugar cookie flavor and delicious bakery-style aroma.
- 🌰 Almond Extract: Adds a subtle almond flavor that complements the vanilla and creates that traditional sugar cookie taste.
- 🍯 Dark Brown Sugar: Sweetens the espresso while adding rich caramel and molasses notes.
- 🎄 Christmas Sprinkles: Add festive holiday colors and make this homemade latte extra fun to serve.
- 🍦 Whipped Cream: Creates a fluffy, creamy topping that’s perfect for holding all those colorful Christmas sprinkles
How to make Starbucks Sugar Cookie Latte Recipe
Step 1
Brew the Espresso and Add Brown Sugar: Brew fresh espresso or strong coffee and pour it into a latte glass. Stir in the dark brown sugar until completely dissolved.
Step 2
Melt the Butter and Steam the Milk: Melt the butter, then immediately combine it with the whole milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a milk frother. Steam and froth until warm, creamy, and well combined.
Step 3
Pour the Steamed Milk into the Espresso: Slowly pour the warm, frothed milk mixture into the hot espresso. Gently stir to combine.
Step 4
Add the Toppings: Top your hot Sugar Cookie Latte with fluffy whipped cream, festive Christmas sprinkles, and a light sprinkle of dark brown sugar. Serve immediately and enjoy!
☕🧊How to Make an Iced Sugar Cookie Latte
Craving an Iced Sugar Cookie Latte? You can easily turn this Starbucks copycat recipe into a refreshing iced coffee drink!
1. Brew your espresso or strong coffee. Stir in the dark brown sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract while the coffee is warm.
2. Warm the whole milk with the melted butter. Froth together until well blended, then let the mixture cool.
3. Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour the cooled espresso over the ice.
4. Add the milk mixture and stir well. Top with whipped cream and festive Christmas sprinkles.
Make it dairy-free: Swap the whole milk for almond milk or oat milk to make an iced sugar cookie almond milk latte. Omit the butter or use a suitable dairy-free alternative.
Top Tip: Keep the milk mixture well blended before pouring. Butter can firm up when chilled, so the iced version is best made without butter for a smoother texture.
How to Make Homemade Sugar Cookie Syrup
- Ingredients:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon almond extract
- Instructions:
- Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and almond extract.
- Let the syrup cool completely before transferring it to a clean, airtight glass jar.
- Storage: Refrigerate the homemade sugar cookie syrup for up to 2 weeks.
- How to Use: Add 1–2 tablespoons to hot or iced coffee, adjusting to taste
Want to make your own sugar cookie syrup for coffee? This easy homemade syrup adds sweet vanilla and almond flavor to hot or iced lattes.
Espresso vs. Strong Brewed Coffee
For the best Sugar Cookie Latte, use freshly brewed espresso. It creates a rich, bold coffee flavor that balances the sweet brown sugar, vanilla, and almond extracts.
Don’t have an espresso machine? You can substitute strong brewed coffee! Use a dark roast and brew it stronger than usual so the coffee flavor doesn’t get lost in the milk.
Top Tip: If using regular brewed coffee, use a little less milk to keep your latte rich and flavorful.
More Christmas Recipes
A Sugar Cookie Latte tastes like a freshly baked sugar cookie in coffee form! It combines rich espresso with sweet vanilla, almond, and buttery flavors.
Yes! Substitute strong brewed coffee for espresso. Brew it slightly stronger than usual so the coffee flavor stands out against the milk.
Absolutely! Substitute oat milk or almond milk for whole milk and use dairy-free whipped cream. Replace the butter with a dairy-free alternative or omit it.
Calories depend on the milk, sweetener, and toppings you use. Check the recipe card for the estimated calories per serving.
A homemade Sugar Cookie Latte is best enjoyed immediately while the espresso is hot and the milk is freshly steamed. Refrigerating it can affect the frothy texture and cause the butter to separate. For the best flavor and consistency, make it fresh and serve right away.
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Sugar Cookie Latte (Starbucks Copycat Recipe)
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Ingredients
- 2 shots Hot Espresso or ¼ cup strong brewed coffee
- ¾ cup whole milk or milk of choice
- 1 ½ teaspoon Melted Butter
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon whipped cream for topping
- 1 teaspoon Christmas sprinkles for topping
- A pinch of dark brown sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Brew the Espresso. Brew 2 shots of hot espresso or strong brewed coffee. Pour into a latte glass and stir in the dark brown sugar until dissolved.
- Melt the Butter and Steam the Milk. Melt 1½ teaspoons of butter. Immediately combine with the whole milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a milk frother. Steam and froth until warm and well combined.
- Combine the Espresso and Milk. Slowly pour the steamed milk mixture into the hot espresso. Gently stir to combine.
- Add the Toppings. Top with whipped cream, Christmas sprinkles, and a light dusting of dark brown sugar. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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