Homemade Sugar Cookie Simple Syrup
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As a working mom who’s planned more meals and coffee breaks around nap schedules than I can count, I’m a pro at finding ways to add joy to the everyday. This Homemade Sugar Cookie Syrup is one of my favorite simple tricks—it saves you time, money, and lets you treat yourself any time you need it.
When the holidays arrive, I’m all about the Iced Sugar Cookie Latte—and I bet you are too! Since my homemade vanilla syrup was such a hit, I wanted to add this festive addition to your holiday coffee bar.
This easy, budget-friendly Sugar Cookie Coffee Syrup brings all the cozy sweetness without the $12 price tag. Add it to hot or iced coffee, lattes, or holiday cocktails.
P.S- this coffee syrup also makes a thoughtful gift for friends, neighbors, and especially teachers!
Why You’ll Love This Sugar Cookie Syrup Recipe
- Incredibly easy to make and tastes just like the Starbucks Sugar Cookie Syrup at a fraction of the cost.
- Perfect for making at home holiday and Christmas Coffees particularly special.
- Great for holiday party cocktails or mocktails.
- You control the ingredients and save money.
- Makes a great homemade gift.
Homemade Sugar Cookie Syrup Ingredients
This easy recipe only needs 3 ingredients (plus water). What could be simpler?
- Granulated sugar
- Vanilla Extract – make sure your extracts are fresh to get the most out of their flavors
- Butter extract – Butter extract can be found in the baking aisle or spice section of your local grocery store with the other flavoring extracts.
- Water
How to Make Sugar Cookie Syrup
This simple sugar cookie syrup recipe comes together as easy as 1, 2, 3.
Step 1
Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan and give it a slight stir. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Step 2
Once it is boiling, reduce to medium heat, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sugar is dissolved, the mixture is clear, and the consistency is syrupy.
Step 3
Take the pan off the heat and whisk in the butter and vanilla extracts.
Cool for iced coffees or use immediately for hot beverages.
Sugar Cookie Simple Syrup Tips & Tricks
- Do not add the flavoring extracts during the boiling period, or the flavor will cook out.
- The consistency of this Sugar Cookie Coffee Syrup is thin but syrupy. If you want a thicker syrup, simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until desired consistency is reached.
Substitutions & Variations
- Swap the butter extract for ¼ teaspoon almond extract. Butter extract contains milk, so this is a good option for a dairy-free substitute. Almond extract is strong, so start small and add more to taste.
- Use all brown sugar or a combination of brown and white sugar for extra flavor. Dark brown sugar or light brown sugar can be used.
- Try a little peppermint extract for an extra holiday feel or add a little lemon extract in the summer. You can make a variety of easy homemade syrups to have on hand.
How to Use Sugar Cookie Flavored Syrup
There are so many great ways to use this sugar cookie syrup recipe. These are a few of my favorites, but I would love to hear how you use it! Leave a rating and comment in the section below the recipe card letting me know.
- Sugar cookie coffee syrup is great in your morning coffee or cold brew. You can even make your own cookie latte recipe (see below).
- Add a tablespoon of syrup to a homemade cold foam cream.
- It’s also the perfect addition for mocktails, cocktails, and hot or iced teas or even hot chocolate.
- You can even drizzle it on pancakes and waffles.
Iced Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte Copycat:
- Add 3 tablespoons of Sugar Cookie Syrup to a mason jar and fill with ice.
- Pour 1/2 cup of strong coffee or a couple of shots of espresso over the ice.
- Froth 1/2 cup of cold almond milk (extra creamy works best) and pour over the coffee. Top with red and green sprinkles and enjoy!
Gifting
Sugar Cookie Syrup makes a great homemade gift to give out to friends, neighbors, and teachers!
Make a big batch and pour into cute syrup bottles.
Here are some cute little printable labels you can add to the outside!
How to Store Homemade Sugar Cookie Simple Syrup
- Allow the syrup to cool completely before storing.
- Pour the room temperature syrup into a clean glass jar or airtight container with a tight fitting lid. A Mason jar works great.
- Store in the refrigerator for 4-6 weeks.
Sugar Cookie Coffee Syrup Recipe FAQs
You can omit the butter extract entirely, but that would affect the flavor. Almond extract is a great substitute, just start off with ⅛-¼ teaspoon, since it’s super strong. That will give you a similar sugar cookie taste!
I do not recommend it. The flavor isn’t as strong as the extract, and when you chill the syrup, the butter solidifies and makes the syrup lumpy.
This syrup tastes great in oat milk, soy milk, coconut milk, etc! But it is not dairy-free because of the butter extract (contains milk), so swap the butter extract for 1/4 teaspoon almond extract if you can’t have dairy!
Yes! You can double or reduce the recipe easily! The recipe as written makes 1½ cups.
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Homemade Sugar Cookie Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon butter extract
Instructions
- Combine the sugar and the water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sugar is dissolved, the mixture is clear, and the consistency is syrupy. Remove from heat.
- Off heat, whisk in the butter and vanilla extracts.
- Cool for iced coffees or use immediately.
Notes
- Butter extract is not dairy free, but you can swap in 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract if needed
- Add the extracts off heat for the best flavor.
- This syrup is thin, but if you want it thicker, boil the water and sugar for 5 extra minutes.
