Description

Enjoy a festive and delicious Starbucks Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte made at home with a simple homemade sugar cookie syrup, almond milk, and rich espresso. Perfect served hot or iced, this copycat recipe captures the sweet, cozy flavors of the classic holiday latte with an easy-to-make embellished syrup and customizable espresso shots.

Ingredients

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Sugar Cookie Simple Syrup

1/4 cup water
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp almond extract
2 drops butter extract (optional)

Beverage

3/4 cup almond milk
2 oz blonde espresso shot (use any espresso shot you’d like; feel free to add more)
Ice (for iced latte)
Christmas sprinkles (for decoration)
Whipped cream (optional, for hot latte)

Instructions

Make the Sugar Cookie Simple Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine water, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and butter extract if using. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugars completely dissolve. Remove from heat and let cool.
Store or use the syrup: You can transfer the syrup to an airtight jar to store for later use or proceed immediately to make your latte.
Prepare the iced Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte: Fill a large glass with ice. Add 2-4 tablespoons of the sugar cookie syrup, pour in the almond milk, then top with freshly brewed espresso shots. Stir gently to combine.
Garnish: Decorate the iced latte with Christmas sprinkles for a festive touch, then serve and enjoy.
Prepare the hot Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte: Steam the almond milk until hot and frothy. Pour into a tall mug, add 2-4 tablespoons of sugar cookie syrup, then pour the espresso shot on top.
Add toppings: If desired, add whipped cream on top of the hot latte, garnish with sprinkles, and enjoy warm.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of sugar cookie syrup and espresso shots to taste or caffeine preference.
The butter extract is optional but adds a richer flavor mimicking buttery cookies.
Use blonde espresso for a smoother, lighter coffee flavor, but feel free to substitute your favorite espresso.
Store leftover simple syrup refrigerated in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
For a stronger almond flavor, add a little extra almond extract carefully, as it can be potent.
This recipe is naturally dairy-free using almond milk; swap almond milk with other plant-based milks if preferred.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Beverage
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Starbucks copycat, sugar cookie latte, almond milk latte, holiday drink, iced latte, hot latte, espresso drink, festive coffee recipe