Sugar Cookie Latte

One of my favorite parts about the holidays are all the delicious drinks that come with it. I have always been a fan of peppermint mochas, but this year myself, and many others, may have a new holiday favorite. Thanks to Starbucks, and their Christmas creativity, people have now become sugar cookie latte obsessed!

As a cookie baker, I knew this was something I wanted to try to make at home. I researched what I needed to make the syrup base and then added flavors similar to what I use in my dough! This recipe is so good that Santa may say forget the cookies and just give me a big cup of latte to get me through the night! I love that I can now enjoy this cup of cheer in the comfort of my home and save a little (a lot) of money too!

Sugar Cookie Syrup Recipe:

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water

• 1/2 cup white sugar

• 2 TBSP brown sugar

• 1.5 tsp pure almond extract

• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Directions

1. Add the ingredients to a small saucepan over medium heat

2. Stir continuously until all sugar has dissolved completely

3. Once sugar has dissolved, remove from heat, and transfer to a glass jar or air-tight container for storage

4. Store in the fridge (see next recipe to use in latte)

Sugar Cookie Latte Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of sugar cookie syrup (recipe above)

• 3/4 cup milk of choice ( I use oat milk and it is too tasty!!)

• 1 shot of espresso (or replace for a cup of coffee, if you prefer a cup of flavored coffee with a splash of milk!)

• Optional - red/green sprinkles and whipped cream

Directions

1. Brew shot of espresso

2. Add in the sugar cookies syrup

3. Steam milk and add to mug

4. Top with whip cream and sprinkles

5. ENJOY!