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Starbucks sugar cookie almond milk latte dup

1/20/2022

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If you're like me, you've spent an embarrassing amount of money on fancy lattes. Who doesn't love them? BUT sometimes, at least for me, I need to reign it in and do a little DIY. 

After trying a few different combos, this tastes the most similar for my taste buds! Note, we are an allergen-friendly household and make substitutions to accommodate our needs.
Feel free to make substitutions as you wish, too!

It's easy to buy a sugar cookie syrup... and if you can find it- no judgement if you go that route, but I took the homemade approach. 
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What you will need...

+ 1 c white sugar (to make it sugar free, sub maple syrup)
+ 1 c water
+ 1 TBSP vanilla extract & 1 TBSP almond extract (some almond extracts are made from apricots, so if you have a nut allergy, be sure to check your label or leave almond extract out)
+ salted butter OR butter extract (sub plant butter for allergen-friendly enjoyment)
+ espresso/coffee of choice
+ almond milk (sub oat milk for allergen-friendly enjoyment)

Homemade Simple Syrup
Bring the water, sugar, vanilla and almond extract to a slow boil stirring until sugar dissolves then add a dollop of salted butter (or 1 TBSP butter extract) and whisk until mixed.

To Make It Hot...
Add a few tablespoons to the bottom of your mug & pour coffee/espresso over syrup. Next, froth or steam your milk of choice & pour over top.

To Make It Iced...
Take a large glass or mason jar filled with ice. Add a few tablespoons of syrup to bottom of your glass. Add cold brew coffee or espresso and top with cold frothed milk of choice. *Optional, add milk of choice not frothed.

Store the Syrup...
Store in fridge 7-10 days, but let's be honest, you'll enjoy it so much it won't last that long!

What do you think?!
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