Iced Sugar Cookie Latte

This Iced Sugar Cookie Latte is just like the Starbucks seasonal drink -and it’s sure to awaken your holiday spirit. This festive homemade hot drink classic captures the dreamy, sinfully sweet flavor of a Christmas sugar cookie iced for any time of the year!

At A Blissful Sip, we’ve been busy crafting copycats of Starbuck’s limited-time offers, so you can make them at home and indulge in the deliciousness year-round. Our latest seasonal copycat creation, this iced Sugar Cookie latte, is rich, buttery, and delightfully sweet. It captures the essence of enjoying Christmas cookies alongside a good cup of coffee.

The “at home” Starbucks sugar cookie latte recipe uses flavoring extracts and white chocolate chips to achieve the classic sugar cookie flavor.

Our version, however, uses sugar cookie simple syrup, which concentrates the irresistibly sweet and buttery sugar cookie flavor in a single ingredient, so there’s no need for a bunch of ingredients or melting white chocolate each time.

☕ Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need for our take on the Starbucks iced sugar cookie latte:

• Espresso – True lattes start with espresso, a coffee concentrate made by pressing hot water through finely-ground espresso beans. If you do not have espresso, cold brew concentrate or strongly brewed coffee are the best substitutions.
• Milk – Starbucks uses almond milk, but feel free to use cow’s milk or other non-dairy milk alternatives like coconut, soy, or oat milk.
• Sugar cookie syrup – Don’t sell yourself short by making this with store-bought sugar cookie syrup. They simply cannot compare to making flavored syrups from scratch.
• Ice – This festive drink gets poured over ice so you can enjoy it even in the warmer weather.
• Garnish – Topping your drink with whipped cream and festive sprinkles is optional but absolutely recommended.
• Recommended Tools:
  • Espresso Maker or French Press
  • Large Coffee Mug
  • Spoon or Coffee Stirrers

📖 How To Make Starbucks Sugar Cookie Latte

1️⃣ Step One: Brew espresso

Brew hot espresso according to your preferred method, and let it cool in the fridge or at room temperature.

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2️⃣ Step Two: Add milk and ice

Add ice to a glass, then pour the milk over the top. Pour in the cooled espresso.

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3️⃣ Step Three: Add sugar cookie flavored syrup

Finally, add the sugar cookie syrup to the mug, and stir until combined. Give your luscious latte a quick taste, and add more syrup, a teaspoon at a time, as needed.

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4️⃣ Step Four: Garnish and serve

Garnishing is optional, but we encourage you to embrace the holiday theme and top your sugar cookie latte with a swirl of whipped cream and red and green Christmas sprinkles. Pretty easy, right? Happy holidays!

🤶 Recipe Tips

• Adjust creaminess to preference: You know better than anyone how creamy you like your lattes. The standard ratio is 1 part espresso and 3 parts milk, but we suggest using closer to 5 parts milk for this latte. If you prefer a more espresso-forward flavor, use less milk.
• Add sugar cookie syrup to taste: Start with a tablespoon, give it a taste, and then drizzle in an additional teaspoon at a time, until your drink is as sugar cookie-y as you like.
• Make it frothy: Add espresso, cookie syrup, and milk to a cocktail shaker, and shake for 10 to 15 seconds before pouring it into your cup with ice. Likewise, you can use a handheld stick frother to make it nice and foamy.

🔄 Variations

The best part about DIY Starbucks drinks is the flexibility. Here are some of the many ways to personalize your sugar cookie latte.

• Decaf cookie latte – Swap espresso with a decaffeinated cold brew or strongly brewed decaf coffee.
• Keto cookie latte – To cut the carbs, infuse keto simple syrup with the same flavors used for the sugar cookie syrup (vanilla, almond, and butter extracts). Also, use heavy whipping cream as it has more fat and fewer carbs than milk.
• Vegan cookie latte – Use your favorite dairy-free milk alternative. We find oat milk delivers a creaminess you can’t get with other non-dairy creamers.

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🧊 How To Store

Storing: This makes one 16-ounce “grande” size sugar cookie latte. If by chance you have extra, keep it in a covered container in the fridge for 1-2 days.

Freezing: Leftover latte can also be kept in the freezer. We suggest freezing the liquid in an ice cube tray, then storing the frozen cubes in a freezer-safe zip-top bag for up to a month. Then, use the cubes to make an iced sugar cookie latte; they won’t water down your iced drink as they melt.

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🗨 FAQ

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