This cookie butter latte combines hot espresso, smooth spiced cookie spread and warm milk for a creamy homemade coffee.
What is Cookie Butter Latte?
A cookie butter latte is a warm espresso drink made with smooth spiced-cookie spread and milk. The spread dissolves into hot espresso before the milk is added, so there is no separate flavored syrup to cook. This single-serving recipe includes cinnamon, with extra sugar and whipped cream left optional because cookie butter is already sweet.
What It Tastes Like
The flavor is creamy and sweet with spiced-biscuit notes and a roasted coffee finish. The exact spice level depends on the cookie spread you choose.
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Ingredients and Why They Matter
- Smooth cookie butter disperses more evenly than a chunky spread. Check the label for wheat and other allergens.
- Hot espresso loosens the spread. Mix a small amount of espresso into it first if the spread is very thick.
- Cinnamon is a finishing flavor, not a substitute for cookie butter. Sweeten only after the spread has dissolved.
Cookie Butter Latte recipe
Prep: 5 minCook: 5 minCool/chill: about 0 minTotal: about 10 min
Yield: 1 latte
For 1 latte
- 2 shots espresso (about 2 fluid ounces)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons smooth cookie butter
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar, optional
- Whipped cream and crushed spiced cookies, optional
How to Make It
- Dissolve the spread. Put cookie butter in a large mug. Add hot espresso and stir until smooth, scraping the bottom of the mug.
- Warm the milk. Heat the milk in a small saucepan until steaming, without boiling. Froth briefly if desired.
- Finish. Pour milk into the espresso mixture. Stir in cinnamon. Taste before adding optional brown sugar. Add whipped cream and cookie crumbs if using.
Equipment
Large mug, spoon, small saucepan and optional milk frother.
Pro Tips
For an iced version, cool the espresso mixture before adding it to a glass with ice and cold milk.
Read the full ingredient list before measuring. Batch ingredients and the amount used to assemble a drink are listed separately where needed; do not add an entire syrup batch to a single glass. All measurements use US cups and spoons.
Cookie Butter Latte troubleshooting
If the spread leaves lumps, stir it first with a tablespoon of the hot espresso to make a smooth paste. Cookie butter usually contains wheat; check the label for other allergens.
Variations
Use decaf espresso or the same amount of strong coffee. Try an unsweetened oat drink instead of milk. Check the cookie spread label for wheat and other allergens; changing the milk alone does not make this gluten-free.
Storage
This warm latte is best made just before drinking. Store unused milk and cookie spread according to their package directions. If a prepared latte must be kept, refrigerate it promptly in a covered container; expect the foam to collapse and stir before reheating a single serving gently.
Common Questions
What is in the cookie butter latte?
This homemade cookie butter latte contains espresso, smooth spiced cookie spread, milk, and cinnamon. Brown sugar, whipped cream, and cookie crumbs are optional. It is not presented as the exact formula of any coffee-shop drink.
Can I prepare it ahead?
Keep the components separate until serving. Chill the coffee or juices ahead, but add fresh ice, froth cream, or pour sparkling water at the last moment for the best texture.
Can I use decaf?
Yes. Replace the coffee or espresso with the same measured amount of decaf. It may still contain a small amount of caffeine. The milk, sweetness and preparation steps stay the same.
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