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.
This is the best Starbucks iced sugar cookie almond milk latte
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.
Ingredients for this Starbucks sugar cookie latte
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.
How to make this sugar cookie simple syrup for your Starbucks copycat drink?
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!
How to make Starbucks sugar cookie almond milk latte step by step video
How to store this Starbucks sugar cookie syrup?
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
Is this the same as the Starbucks iced sugar cookie almond milk latte?
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.
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.
Is there a store bought alternative for this Starbucks sugar cookie syrup?
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.
Can I make this holiday sugar cookie latte recipe ahead of time?
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.
Starbucks sugar cookie latte
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Starbucks Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte Copycat Recipe (Hot or Cold)
Ingredients
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 drops butter extract optional
Starbucks iced sugar cookie almond milk latte
- ¾ cup Almond milk
- 2 oz blonde espresso shot use any espresso shot you'd like. Feel free to add more.
- Christmas sprinkles
- Ice
- whipped cream optional for hot drink
Instructions
Starbucks Sugar Cookie Simple Syrup
- In a medium saucepan add in the water, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and the butter extract if you have it.
- Heat up on medium heat until the sugar is fully dissolved then remove from the heat.
- You can either transfer this to an air-tight jar and store it for later or continue reading the directions to make your Starbucks copycat drink immediately.
Make the iced sugar cookie almond milk latte
- In a large glass, add some ice, 2-4 tablespoons of the homemade sugar cookie syrup, almond milk, and top it with freshly brewest espresso shots.
- Decorate with the sprinkles, give it a good stir and enjoy!
Make the hot sugar cookie almond milk latte
- Start by steaming the milk, then pour it into a tall mug, add in 2-4 tablespoons of the sugar cookie syrup, top it with the espresso shot, add whipped cream if you'd like, decorate with sprinkles and enjoy!
Notes
Can I make this holiday sugar cookie latte recipe ahead of time?
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.Thank you for making it all the way down here 🙂
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Payal
Just tried this and I won’t be going to Starbucks anymore! I used the minimum amount of almond extract, as some comments suggested, and it was perfect! I like how you can just make the syrup ahead of time and then store it until whenever you need it. The only thing is next time I’ll probably add a little more butter extract or try real butter, as another commenter did.
Chahinez
I’m thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the recipe and found a way to make it just right for your taste! The flexibility to make the syrup ahead of time is indeed convenient. Experimenting with a bit more butter extract or even real butter sounds like a tasty addition!
Nicki
It’s delicious! We substituted the same amount of regular brewed coffee since we had no espresso and stored the extra syrup in a canning jar in the fridge. A triple recipe makes plenty for three 16-oz mugs with some syrup left over.
Chahinez
Thank you so much for sharing so glad you enjoyed it!
Dylan
I liked this overall, however I found the almond flavor was too strong for my liking. I’m not a huge fan of almond flavor, so I would cut that in half/only use a few drops.
Chahinez
Thank you for sharing Dylan
Ellie
Wow this recipe is fantastic! I love almond extract so much and this is such a tasty and fun way to incorporate it into my love for coffee 🙂 Not to mention the savings from not spending 6ish dollars at Starbucks! One thing I also added was sweet cream cold foam on top. Made it by frothing 1/4 cup of milk, two tablespoons of powdered sugar and a bit of the syrup to taste. Thank you so much!
Chahinez
Glad to hear you liked the recipe Ellie! Thank you for the comment!!
Crystal M
What kind of almond milk did you use? Sugar free, vanilla, etc. ? Thanks!!!
Btw: THIS IS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE STARBUCKS DRINK AND I AM STOKED TO FIND THIS RECIPE ♥️
Chahinez
I used regular almond milk! You can use the unsweetened vanilla almond milk as well.
Kayy
Hi! When making the syrup, how much water, vanilla extract, almond extract, butter extract, brown sugar, and granulated sugar would I use (for each ingredient) if I wanted to make a venti-sized latte daily for 2 weeks?
I guess I am wondering the amounts for each ingredient for bulk-sized syrup storage.
Thank you!
Chahinez
Hi Kay! I am not totally sure about how much you’d have to make to last you two weeks. I would triple the recipe and go from there 🙂
Jayla Starr
Just used this recipe to make homemade ice cream 🍨 so yummy!! 2 cups heavy cream… I cup milk, two eggs, and 3/4 cup sugar (( I made mine using country crock non-dairy heavy cream and oat milk so it was dairy free))
Chahinez
That sounds delicious Jayla!
Eva
How much is 2 drops butter extract? I don’t wanna add too much or not enough! Lol thanks!!
Chahinez
about 1/8 tsp 🙂
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Alyssa
Very good, tastes very similar and I will be making it again! Another recipe that has not failed me on your blog! 😍🎉
Tiff
Delicious! I’m drinking it right now. I added a little bit of butter to the syrup mixture since I didn’t have butter extract. I saw butter in another recipe and it seemed to work well in this one. Thanks!
Chahinez
Adding butter to the syrup is such a great idea! I am so happy you enjoyed it Tiff!
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Mo
All of the many Starbucks near my home (three) and work (two) cannot seem to keep this syrup in stock. Even though I don’t have butter extract, I have been making this syrup at home every couple of weeks and it’s great. Thank you so much!
Chahinez
I am so happy to hear that!! I’m sure you’re saving a ton of money making your own Starbucks drink at home too!
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Erika
Just made today and it is absolutely delicious!! Clean ingredients and just like the real deal 😉
Chahinez
So glad to hear that!
Gia
This is crazy good! I used normal decaf so I had to use a little more than two oz but it still worked well! Definitely will be using this in the future
Chahinez
I use decaf for it sometimes too!!Enjoy!
Cortney
My local Starbucks has been out of this flavor syrup for a week now, and this has been saving me!! I don’t care if they restock because I am so happy making it at home. 🙂
Katie Kafer
Wow! This is the perfect copycat recipe, and will save me a ton of $$ this holiday season! Super easy to do, and tastes great.
Chahinez
I’m so happy to hear that Katie!
Enjoy 🙂
Chahinez
Natalie R
Oh my gosh.. YES! I love the Sugar Cookie Latte from Starbucks, but honestly don’t want to spend $6 each time / go out into the cold LOL. I found your recipe, shockingly had butter extract in the pantry (when did I buy that?!) and I made your simple syrup. Mixed it with a blend of oat milk + espresso powder.. perfection! I only used 1 teaspoon since I use half syrup in Starbucks orders and it is exactly what I needed today. Thank you! I’ll be using this to flavor my oat milk for coffee, too!
Chahinez
Exactly!! That price adds up quickly!! Glad you’re enjoying your homemade coffee drinks even more now!
Nicole
I’ve been making my own lattes at home but they have yet to live up to my Starbucks favorites. This one is perfect! I’ve had it two days in a row now. I didn’t have almond extract so just skipped that, but it’s still delicious!
Chahinez
So glad you enjoyed this latte recipe 🙂
Carla
Great recipe! It’s delicious and hits the spot
Chahinez
Thank you Carla!
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Tanya
Next time I treat myself to special coffee, this is the recipe I want to try! Bookmarking it and I have talked it over with my husband who is eager to sample this one too! Thanks for the recipe. I bet the Imperial sugar tastes good in these too – so far I have only used it for baking and I am so glad you suggested it!
Tanya
Enjoyed an afternoon break with this delicious treat! No sprinkles here because it’s not my thing – solid base off a seasonal coffee though. Usually I have cream and not sugar but this one hit the spot! Thanks!
Chahinez
So happy to hear you loved this drink Tanya!
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Chahinez
That is the sugar I used for this recipe! It works wonders 🙂
Chahinez