Iced Sugar Cookie Latte (Starbucks Inspired)

It’s time to celebrate the holidays with this delicious iced sugar cookie latte recipe.

Inspired by the newly released Starbucks sugar cookie almondmilk latte, this is the perfect holiday drink to try this holiday season.

Starbucks Sugar Cookie Latte

Starbucks released their new holiday drink in November, the iced sugar cookie almond milk latte.

To be honest, it has had mixed reviews, unlike other Starbucks holiday drinks like their cinnamon dolce latte and Irish cream cold brew which are firm favorites amongst Starbucks drinks lovers.

So I thought it would be fun to experiment with the flavors and share my own version of this festive coffee drink.

Not only do you save $$ making this homemade sugar cookie coffee recipe, I think you are going to love my take on the sugar cookie syrup.

Creamy, buttery and sweet with a hint of nutty flavor, it tastes just like your favorite cookie!

More Starbucks Copycat Drinks Recipes: Iced chocolate shaken espresso, iced caramel macchiato, honey almond milk cold brew, iced apple crisp macchiato.

Iced Sugar Cookie Coffee Recipe Ingredients

These are the ingredients you’ll need to make the sugar cookie syrup and iced latte.

Scroll down to the recipe for all the quantities you need and step by step instructions.

Ingredients For The Sugar Cookie Syrup Recipe

Our sugar cookie syrup recipe makes about one cup of syrup.

Great for making ahead and storing in the fridge so you can make your flavored latte in no time through the week!

• Sugar – we use both brown sugar and white (castor) granulated sugar in the syrup.
• Vanilla extract
• Butter and chopped almonds – my secret ingredients for a creamy rich syrup!

A lot of recipes use butter essence and almond essence.

But for a better flavored syrup, I use unsalted butter and chopped almonds (any type will do – flaked, sliced, or whole ones roughly chopped).

Sugar Cookie Coffee Ingredients

To make your sugar cookie coffee you will need:

• Espresso or strong brewed coffee – brew coffee using your favorite method. Espresso, french press, cold brew and filter coffee all work well for this iced coffee recipe.
• Milk and/or cream – the Starbucks cookie latte recipe uses almond milk, but any kind of milk works well. You can also use pouring cream for a richer tasting drink, and even top with whipped cream.

Try this next: Lotus biscoff cookie latte

How To Make An Iced Sugar Cookie Latte At Home

Below I outline exactly how to make a homemade sugar cookie latte. Scroll down to the recipe for all the steps and ingredient quantities.

1. Make The Sugar Cookie Syrup

In a small saucepan combine the brown sugar, white sugar, vanilla extract, chopped almonds, butter and water.

Simmer on a gentle heat for 5 minutes. It will bubble up a little as it heats up, so keep the heat medium-low and stir frequently.

Turn off the heat and pour the mixture through a strainer into a jug or glass. Discard the almonds.

Seal with a lid and store in the fridge for later, or move on to the next step to make your coffee!

2. Make Your Iced Sugar Cookie Coffee Drink

Brew your coffee or espresso. If brewing filter coffee, make a strong batch as it will be diluted with the ice and milk.

Then add plenty of ice cubes to each glass.

To create a fun layered coffee look, first add your cream or milk to each glass.

Then pour your coffee over the top of the milk and finally add the syrup. Stir well to combine the syrup through the drink.

Enjoy as is or top with whipped cream (optional) and even Christmas sprinkles (just like the Starbucks iced sugar cookie latte recipe).

Iced Sugar Cookie Latte Questions

How Long Does Sugar Cookie Syrup Last?

Homemade sugar cookie syrup made with real butter can be stored in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Can I Make This Sugar Cookie Latte Recipe Hot?

Yes, you can make a hot sugar cookie latte using this sugar cookie syrup recipe. Simply steam your milk and combine with the coffee and syrup and top with whipped cream for a delicious hot festive coffee drink!

What’s In A Starbucks Sugar Cookie Latte?

The Starbucks sugar cookie almondmilk latte combines blonde roast espresso shots, almondmilk, Starbucks sugar cookie flavored syrup and red green sprinkles. It is their first non-dairy holiday drink.

More Holiday Coffee Drinks To Try

If you loved this festive coffee, here are some more great holiday coffee drink recipes to try at home.

• Irish cream cold brew
• Pumpkin cream cold brew
• Peppermint mocha frappe
• Christmas eggnog coffee
• Easy festive iced coffee

You can find more coffee drink recipes here or browse all our coffee recipes.

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