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Christmas Starbucks Sugar Cookie Latte | Cozy Holiday Drink

Christmas Starbucks Sugar Cookie Latte

A homemade copycat Sugar Cookie Latte with real vanilla, almond extract, and brown sugar, topped with whipped cream and crushed cookies.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 shots espresso (about 2 oz) or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/4 cup whipped cream
  • 2 tablespoons crushed sugar cookies
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Brew the espresso: Brew 2 shots of espresso or 1/2 cup of strong coffee. Set it aside, keeping it hot while you prepare the syrup.
  2. Make the sugar cookie syrup: In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and water. Warm over low heat, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves, about 1 minute.
  3. Steam the milk: Heat the milk in a small saucepan or steam it with a frother until hot and foamy with small bubbles on top, about 2 minutes. Avoid letting it boil.
  4. Mix syrup with espresso: Pour the sugar cookie syrup into your mug, then add the hot espresso. Stir until the mixture turns a deep amber color.
  5. Add the steamed milk: Slowly pour the steamed milk into the mug, holding back the foam with a spoon at first, then spooning the foam on top.
  6. Top with whipped cream: Add a generous dollop of whipped cream on top of the latte, letting it sit on the foam instead of sinking in.
  7. Garnish and finish: Sprinkle crushed sugar cookies and a dusting of ground cinnamon over the whipped cream. Serve right away while hot.