Cozy up with my homemade Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte—a festive Starbucks copy-cat you can whip up in minutes using almond milk and a vanilla-almond sugar-cookie syrup. Skip the drive-thru and sip the holiday flavor at home!
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon almond extract.
Stir gently until the sugars dissolve and the mixture reaches a syrupy consistency, about 5–8 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when the syrup coats the back of a spoon.
Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool completely. Once cooled, transfer to a syrup dispenser or any container you like. Store in the fridge (see storage instructions below).
Step 2: Prepare the Iced Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte
Brew two shots of espresso (or about 2 ounces). If you don’t have an espresso machine, see below for alternative methods.
Fill a glass with ice and pour in the espresso.
Add ¾ cup almond milk and one tablespoon of your homemade sugar cookie syrup. Adjust the syrup to taste if you’d like it sweeter.
Stir everything to combine, top with festive sprinkles, and enjoy!
Step 2: Prepare the Hot Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte
Brew two shots of espresso (or about 2 ounces).
Heat ¾ cup almond milk until hot (but not boiling) by microwaving or warming it on the stove. For a frothy texture, use a milk frother or whisk to create foam.
Pour the hot espresso into your mug, then add one tablespoon of the sugar cookie syrup (or more if you prefer a sweeter drink).
Add the steamed almond milk to the mug, spooning any foam on top for a creamy finish.
Sprinkle with festive sprinkles or a dash of cinnamon, and enjoy your cozy hot latte!