Cinnamon Dolce Latte– Easy Starbucks Copycat

This is a simple cinnamon dolce latte recipe you can make at home with no fancy tools. It’s sweet, lightly spiced, and takes about 30 minutes total — including a batch of syrup you can use all week. Great for budget-friendly café vibes when you’re not tryna leave the house.

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Quick Summary

• Prep time: 5 mins
• Cook time: 25 mins (for the syrup)
• Flavor: warm, sweet, cinnamon-spiced
• Great for: chilly mornings, emotional resets, DIY coffee bar

Why I Like This Recipe

I wanted something warm and kinda indulgent without spending $6. Made this instead. Worth it.

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1½ cups white sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 5 cinnamon sticks
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp cinnamon dolce syrup (from above)
• 2 oz espresso or strong coffee
• 1 cup 2% milk (or any milk)
• 2 tbsp whipped cream
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

How To Make Cinnamon Dolce Latte

1. Make the syrup: In a small pot, bring water, sugars, and cinnamon sticks to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Let cool fully, then stir in vanilla. Store in a jar.
2. Build your latte: Add 1 tbsp of cinnamon syrup to a mug. Pour hot espresso over it.
3. Steam your milk: Warm and froth milk however you want — steam wand, milk frother, shake-it-in-a-jar method. Pour it into the mug slowly.
4. Top it off: Whipped cream + a dash of cinnamon. Done.
5. Drink up: Sip slowly. Maybe sit by the window. Or just on the couch in silence. That’s fine too.

Tips for Success

• Don’t rush the syrup — let it really simmer so the cinnamon infuses.
• Cool syrup fully before adding vanilla or it’ll taste off.
• Froth after heating milk — cold milk won’t fluff.
• Add more syrup if you like it sweet-sweet. I usually do.

Storage and Reheating

• Fridge: Syrup lasts up to 2 weeks in a clean jar. Use 1–2 tbsp per drink.
• Reheat: Warm latte gently on the stove or microwave. Add fresh cream before serving.
• Freezer: Skip freezing — this one’s best fresh.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What if I don’t have cinnamon sticks?
  You can use ground cinnamon in the syrup, but it won’t be as smooth or flavorful. Strain it well if you do.
• Can I use instant coffee instead of espresso?
  Yep. Just make it strong so it balances the sweetness.
• Is the syrup super sweet?
  It is — but you control how much goes in. Start with a tablespoon and adjust.
• Can I use non-dairy milk?
  Totally. Oat milk, almond, soy — they all work. Just pick one that froths okay.
• Can I make this iced?
  Absolutely. Just chill everything and skip frothing. Same syrup, same vibes.

Common Mistakes and How to Dodge Them

• Adding vanilla to hot syrup: It’ll taste off and lose that soft, sweet aroma. Let the syrup cool first.
• Rushing the cinnamon: Let the sticks simmer long enough — 25 mins minimum. That’s how you get the flavor.
• Using too much syrup: It’s strong. Start with 1 tbsp. You can always add more.
• Cold milk = sad foam: Froth after heating or your milk won’t get fluffy.
• Skipping the whipped cream:: Well it’s optional, sure. But it makes it feel like a real treat. Don’t skip unless you have to.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 201 kcal
• Total Fat: 6g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Cholesterol: 20mg
• Sodium: 65mg
• Potassium: 180mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 35g
• Dietary Fiber: 0g
• Sugars: 33g
• Protein: 4g

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