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The Starbucks sugar cookie almond milk latte is the newest holiday craze. It is slightly nutty, sweet, and so comforting. It is usually made with almond milk but you can make it with whatever milk your heart desires. Bring a little holiday cheer with Starbucks newest menu addition!

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I was today years old when I went to Starbucks to try their iced sugar cookie almond milk lattes and kinda loved it. I mean it tastes like any Starbucks drink, which at the end of the day if we’re being fully honest tastes pretty similar.

The cool thing about it is that it has sprinkles on top, who doesn’t like sprinkles?! The Starbucks sprinkles are more of a lighter red and lighter green colored sprinkles but hey A for effort.

When I took my first sip it tastes beautifully nutty and had just the right amount of sweetness, but the problem is that a drink costs on average $4, and that quickly adds up and will make. pretty big dent in your wallet.

That’s why I knew I needed to make a homemade option! I hope you enjoy this recipe 🙂

Why you need to make this recipe!

Espresso + sweet syrup + milk, need I say more?
It is very festive, I would say that this drink is definitely more festive than the one you would get from Starbucks.
It is topped with sprinkles!!
This recipe will help you avoid the long lines and make your newest favorite drink at home.
Save that money baby! This recipe will also help you save a few extra bucks per drink as well.

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Why you need to make this recipe!
Ingredients for this Starbucks sugar cookie latte
How to make this sugar cookie simple syrup for your Starbucks copycat drink?
How to make Starbucks sugar cookie almond milk latte step by step video
How to store this Starbucks sugar cookie syrup?
Frequently asked questions – FAQ
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Here are the ingredients you will need to make this Starbucks winter menu sugar cookie latte. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.

Brown & granulated sugar- This recipe uses brown and granulated sugar for the sugar cookie simple syrup.
Vanilla extract, almond extract, and butter extract- To make this simple syrup taste like a sugar cookie we will be using a mix of three different extract, the butter one being optional because I know it can be hard to find.
Espresso– I use the Starbucks blonde roast nespresso pods but you can use any espresso shots that you prefer. You can also substitute it with instant coffee if you don’t have espresso at home. Checkout the FAQ for more detail on this.
Almond milk– The traditional Starbucks drink asks for almond milk so we are gonna stick with that for this recipe but feel free to use whatever you’d like!
Christmas sprinkles– Starbucks has red and green sprinkles for their drink but you can use the regular red white and green sprinkles for yours.

This is how you can make this Starbucks holiday drink at home. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!

In a sauce pan over medium heat mix the water, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and butter extract and heat until the sugar dissolves.
You can either store the syrup now or use it to make your drink.

Make the Starbucks iced sugar cookie almond milk latte

Fill a cup with ice then add in your simples syrup.
Top it with almond milk and espresso, give it a good stir and top with some Christmas sprinkles and enjoy!

Sugar cookie simple syrup in a glass with ice

You can store this simple syrup in a jar or an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. I doubt it will last that long though, it is absolutely delicious!

Frequently asked questions – FAQ

It is as close as you’ll get!

Before recreating this recipe I went and grabbed a drink for myself to see how it would taste and tried to recreate it at home. With the homemade sugar cookie syrup, you will have a very similar drink! Now top it with some sprinkles and you got yourself a winner!

Can I make this iced and hot?

Absolutely! This syrup goes well with both a hot drink and an iced drink. I’m a huge iced drink fan but also love a nice and coy hot drink. The only difference would be steaming your milk first, adding in the espresso coffee, no ice, and topping the whole thing with some whipped cream and decorative sprinkles.

Is Starbucks sugar cookie latte dairy-free?

The sugar cookie syrup itself is dairy-free, when getting the original one from Starbucks it should be dairy-free as well since it is made with almond milk.

Of course, if you don’t care for it being dairy-free you can use dairy milk.

Starbucks sugar cookie latte in a beer glass

I don’t have an espresso machine at home what can I do?

If you don’t have an espresso machine, you can always use 2-3 teaspoons of instant coffee mixed with 3 tablespoons of hot water instead of espresso.

You could also go with regular brewed coffee instead of espresso. That would technically make a cafe au lait and not really a latte but desperate times, call for desperate measures.

Does this recipe only work with almond milk?

No, you can actually use whatever milk you’d like for this recipe. I think Starbucks went with the Almond milk to keep it in the theme of holidays because so many delicious holiday treats are made with almonds.

I actually hear that this drink comes out so good with soymilk and sweet cream cold foam.

I haven’t tried anything store-bought yet except for my Starbucks drink. if you want to make this easier on yourself you can try this Jordan’s Skinny mixes sugar cookie syrup. It is a skinny syrup so it might not work for everyone.

You can make everything up until the coffee addition in advance. This holiday simple syrup stores really well in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

You can literally pull out the jar, use some in your coffee then put it back.