Iced Sugar Cookie Latte (Starbucks Copycat)
This iced sugar cookie latte is a homemade take on the popular Starbucks holiday drink but with less sugar. It is creamy, perfectly sweet and made with a simple sugar cookie syrup for that classic cookie flavor. Perfect for a festive morning treat or an afternoon pick me up.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 2 shots espresso or ½ cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or your favorite milk
- 2-3 Tablespoons sugar cookie syrup recipe below
- Ice enough to fill a tall glass
- Whipped cream optional, for topping
- Holiday sprinkles optional, for topping
Homemade Sugar Cookie Syrup
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup cane sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and almond extracts. Let cool. Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Brew espresso (or strong coffee) and pour it into a tall glass.
- Add 2-3 Tablespoons sugar cookie syrup and stir to combine.
- Fill the glass with ice, then pour in almond milk. Stir again.
- Top with whipped cream and festive sprinkles, if desired.
Notes
- The homemade syrup makes about ½ cup and keeps in the fridge for up to 2 weeks in a sealed jar.
- For a hot version, skip the ice and warm your milk before adding it to the espresso.
- Start with 2 Tablespoons of cookie syrup and add more if you want it a touch sweeter.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 drink (no whipped topping) | Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g