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This Cinnamon Dolce Latte recipe uses simple ingredients to make a flavorful Starbucks copycat drink topped with a generous dollop of whipped cream!
If you’re a fan of Starbucks copycat drinks like I am, then you’ll be excited to try this new Cinnamon Dolce Latte recipe. It is super easy to make.
Why You’ll Love This Cinnamon Dolce Latte
- Easy. You won’t need any special equipment to make this recipe. 🙂
- Flavorful. The cinnamon simple syrup infuses the coffee with sweetness and notes of caramel, cinnamon and vanilla. You can adjust how much syrup you use to add more/less sweetness and flavor.
- Cool weather vibes. This latte is just plain cozy!
What is a Cinnamon Dolce?
A Starbucks a Cinnamon Dolce Latte is a hot drink made with steamed milk, espresso, cinnamon dolce syrup and whipped cream. A cinnamon dolce topping is also sprinkled on top.
Our homemade version recreates the same flavors using coffee and cinnamon simple syrup. And YES, I realize that a “latte” technically uses espresso. However, as I mentioned when I shared my gingerbread latte recipe, I don’t have an espresso machine. I refuse to sacrifice the counter space or the moola. 🙂
How to Make a Cinnamon Dolce Latte
Are you ready to make a cozy cup of cinnamon dolce latte? Here’s a quick look at how to do it. Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions.
- Make cinnamon simple syrup. You can do this 30 minutes before you want to make your latte, or you can do it in advance. I usually make it on the weekend and then keep a jar of the cinnamon dolce syrup in the fridge for easy lattes during the week.
- Brew coffee. Make your favorite brand of coffee according to your preferences.
- Warm milk. Heat the milk in a small pot on the stove over low heat, or you can warm it in the microwave. You want it to be hot but not scalding. If you have a frother, you can froth the milk before adding it to your drink.
- Assemble your latte. Pour 2 tablespoons of cinnamon syrup into a mug. Add coffee + hot milk.
- Taste. Adjust the sweetness as desired.
- Serve. Add whipped cream on top and finish with a few pinches of ground cinnamon.
Serving Suggestions
Looking for something yummy to serve with your cinnamon dolce latte? There are tons of options! If you’re in the mood for muffins, pumpkin muffins or banana muffins are always a treat. You also can’t go wrong with pumpkin scones or maple scones.
More Starbucks Copycat Recipes
- Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Caramel Brulée Latte
- Pink Drink Copycat
- Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino
- Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino
Cinnamon Dolce Latte
Ingredients
Cinnamon Simple Syrup
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Cinnamon Dolce Latte
- 2 – 2 ½ tablespoons cinnamon syrup, depending on how sweet you want your coffee to be.
- 1 cup coffee
- ½ cup hot milk, steamed and frothed if you like, you can also use half and half.
- Sweetener of choice, optional, to taste.
- Whipped cream, for serving, be generous.
- Ground cinnamon, sprinkled on top, to taste.
Instructions
Make The Cinnamon Simple Syrup
- Combine water, sugars and cinnamon. In a small saucepan, combine the water, both sugars and the cinnamon sticks.
- Boil for 5 min. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 5 minutes, until the mixture has thickened somewhat and is a bit syrup-like.
- Cool. Allow the simple syrup to cool for 30 minutes.
- Remove the cinnamon and add vanilla. Remove the cinnamon sticks. Stir in the vanilla.
- Store. Pour into a small airtight container like a lidded mason jar and store in the fridge for up to 1 month.
Make Your Cinnamon Dolce Latte
- Brew coffee. Make your favorite brand of coffee according to your preferences.
- Warm milk. Heat the milk in a small pot on the stove over low heat, or you can warm it in the microwave. You want it to be hot but not scalding. If you have a frother, you can froth the milk before adding it to your drink.
- Assemble your latte. Pour 2 tablespoons* of cinnamon syrup into an 15oz mug. Add 1 cup of coffee on top. Pour the warmed milk on top. Taste and adjust the sweetness as desired. Add a generous amount of whipped cream on top and garnish with a few pinches of ground cinnamon.