Copycat Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Syrup Recipe

This copycat Starbucks cinnamon dolce syrup is a sweet cinnamon simple syrup you can make in 15 minutes with 5 pantry ingredients. Stir it into hot coffee, cold brew, or a homemade latte for a fraction of the Starbucks price.

I stopped paying $6 for a cinnamon dolce latte the day I realized the syrup is just a few things I already had in my pantry. This copycat Starbucks cinnamon dolce syrup takes 15 minutes and makes enough for a couple of weeks of lattes at home.

Cinnamon dolce syrup is a sweet cinnamon simple syrup, made by simmering water, white and brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until it goes glossy and pourable. Starbucks uses it in their cinnamon dolce lattes, and one batch at home costs a fraction of a single drive-thru run.

I keep a jar in my fridge all through fall and winter and stir it into hot coffee, cold brew, oatmeal, all of it. It’s naturally gluten-free and vegan, and you can make it sugar-free if that’s your thing.

If you love a good Starbucks copycat, you’ll want my Copycat Starbucks Chai Tea Latte and Sweet Cream Cold Foam too.

What Is Cinnamon Dolce Syrup

Dolce is the Italian word for sweet, so cinnamon dolce is basically sweet cinnamon. The syrup gets its depth from using both white and brown sugar, where the brown sugar brings a caramel note that a plain simple syrup doesn’t have. That brown sugar layer is what makes it taste like the Starbucks version and not just cinnamon water.

Ingredients You Need

Here’s what goes in and why. Exact amounts and the full printable recipe are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• Water — the base of the syrup.
• White sugar — the clean sweetness and the bulk of the syrup. Swap in monk fruit or another granulated sweetener for a sugar-free version.
• Brown sugar — the trick to that caramel depth. This is what separates cinnamon dolce from a plain cinnamon syrup.
• Vanilla — rounds out the cinnamon and adds warmth.
• Cinnamon — ground cinnamon is fast and what I usually reach for. Cinnamon sticks give a clearer, less gritty syrup if you don’t mind straining, so use whichever you have on hand.

How to Make Cinnamon Dolce Syrup

1. Dissolve the sugars. In a small saucepan, stir together the water, white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
2. Add cinnamon and boil. Stir in the cinnamon and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Simmer. Drop the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, so it thickens slightly and the cinnamon flavor comes through.
4. Cool and bottle. Take it off the heat, let it cool for 10 minutes, then pour it into a clean jar or bottle.

Ways to Use It

• Coffee and lattes: stir a tablespoon or two into hot coffee, cold brew, or espresso.
• Breakfast: drizzle it over oatmeal, yogurt, or pancakes.
• Treats: swirl it into hot chocolate or over a scoop of ice cream.

Turn It Into a Cinnamon Dolce Latte

Stir a tablespoon or two into espresso or strong coffee, add your frothed milk of choice, and finish with a dusting of cinnamon. For the full step-by-step with all my frothing and milk tips, head to my Copycat Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Latte.

Variations

• Sugar-free: swap the white and brown sugar for monk fruit or your favorite granulated sweetener.
• Extra caramel: use a little more brown sugar and a little less white for a deeper, richer syrup.
• Stronger spice: add a pinch more cinnamon, or use a fresh cinnamon stick for a cleaner finish.

Storing It

Store the syrup in a sealed mason jar or bottle in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. It can separate as it sits, so give it a shake before each use.

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Copycat Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Syrup Recipe

This copycat Starbucks cinnamon dolce syrup is a sweet cinnamon simple syrup made with 5 ingredients in 15 minutes. Stir it into coffee, lattes, oatmeal, and more. Naturally gluten-free and vegan.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cool Time10 minutes mins

Total Time15 minutes mins

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 96kcal

Author: Bailey Campbell

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Ingredients 

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• ½ cup filtered water
• ½ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

• In a small saucepan, combine the water and, white sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract and stir until the sugar dissolves.
• Add the cinnamon to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
• Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool at room temperature for 10 minutes.
• Pour the mixture into a clean bottle or container. Enjoy with coffee, lattes or cappuccinos.

Notes

Store the syrup in a sealed mason jar or bottle in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. It can separate as it sits, so give it a shake before each use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Sodium: 3mg | Sugar: 24g

The nutrition information provided is calculated based on industry-standard software and should be used as a general guide only. The information may vary depending on ingredient substitutions, cooking techniques, and individual serving sizes. It is the responsibility of the reader to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of the nutritional information provided. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized medical or nutritional advice.

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