This Copycat Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Syrup Recipe is the easiest way to upgrade your at home coffee game! Brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla create a rich, warm syrup that makes every sip feel like a treat. Just a few simple pantry ingredients and 15 minutes on the stove, and you’ve got a homemade syrup that’s perfect for lattes, iced coffee, and even drizzling over pancakes or oatmeal.
Want to spice things up? Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth or swap in maple syrup for a deeper flavor. Store it in the fridge for up to a month. You might also like this Vanilla Coffee Syrup or this Starbucks Iced Shaken Espresso with Oat Milk!
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Why You Will Like This Recipe
- Rich & Warm – The combination of brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla creates a deep, caramel-like sweetness with a warm spice kick.
- Perfect for Coffee & Lattes – It’s the secret to making your homemade coffee taste like a Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Latte, and its easy to make at home and much cheaper!
- Versatile Sweetener – Drizzle it over pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, or even ice cream for an instant upgrade. Think of it like a caramel sauce!
- Easy to Make – Just a few pantry ingredients and about 15 minutes, and you have a homemade syrup with no preservatives or artificial flavors!
- Great for Gifting – Bottle up your homemade syrup and give it to fellow coffee lovers during the holidays!
Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Syrup
Making coffee syrups at home is so simple and much cheaper than buyer syrups from the store. Plus flavors can be customized and you can control the quality of ingredients used. Homemade syrups last for up to a month in the fridge. I like to store my syrup in these squeeze bottles, they are basic but great for storing homemade sauces, condiments, and syrups!
Ingredient List & Substitutions
This syrup recipe is made with simple ingredients, many you might already have on hand in your fridge or pantry. If there is a substitution for an ingredient, you’ll find it below:
- Granulated white sugar: plain granulated white sugar works best, or substitute cane sugar or coconut sugar.
- Brown sugar: make sure to pack your brown sugar. Light or dark brown sugar works. Honey or agave could be substituted for the additional sugar but might change the flavor
- Pure vanilla extract: use homemade or store-bought vanilla extract.
- Cinnamon: I prefer cinnamon sticks as they infuse nicely as the syrup simmers. Ground cinnamon will work just as fine also. Or use a cinnamon extract.
How to Make The Cinnamon Syrup
Let’s talk a little about how to make the Copycat Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Syrup Recipe (The printable instructions are in the recipe card below.)
Quick overview:
- Combine sugars, water, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Heat until dissolved, simmer until thickened.
- Cool and store in the fridge.
- In a small saucepan combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, water, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla extract. Heat over medium-high heat until simmering, simmer for 3-5 minutes or until the sugar is dissolved.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and allow to reduce for 10-12 minutes. The mixture should be fragrant and thickened slightly. Allow to cool and transfer to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to a month.
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Tools I Recommend
- Rubber Spatula – a must have! Easily combine the queso mixture with a rubber spatula. I like these because they don’t come apart so I don’t have to worry about water getting inside the spatula and causing mold.
- Squeeze Bottles – these clear squeeze bottles are a must for making your own sauces, condiments, and syrups. Easy to clean and easy to labels homemade items, they are affordable, and make for easy usage.
- Small saucepan – I use this small enamel saucepan for several things like making simple syrups, heating cream or milk, or reheating small amounts of soup.
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Uses For The Copycat Syrup
More uses for this cinnamon dolce syrup besides just in coffee:
- Lattes & Coffee – Stir into hot or iced coffees and espresso drinks.
- Cocktails – Mix into an Old Fashioned, espresso martini, or spiked apple cider.
- Pancakes & Waffles – Drizzle over for a sweet, spiced twist.
- Oatmeal & Yogurt – Stir into warm oatmeal or mix with Greek yogurt and granola.
- Ice Cream Topping – Pour over vanilla or caramel ice cream.
- Baked Apples or Roasted Pears – Drizzle before baking for extra caramelization.
Recipe FAQs
What does cinnamon dolce syrup taste like?
This dolce syrup has a rich cinnamon, vanilla flavor with hints of caramel from the warm brown sugar.
Can you put coffee syrup in hot coffee?
Absolutely! Simply brew your morning coffee as usual and stir in a spoonful of dolce syrup in substitute of coffee creamer.
How long does homemade cinnamon dolce syrup last?
Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, it stays fresh for up to four weeks.
Can I make this cinnamon dolce syrup sugar-free?
Yes! Swap the brown sugar for a sugar-free sweetener like monk fruit, erythritol, or allulose. Just note that the texture may be slightly thinner, follow ratios for sugar-free sweeteners as it is not a 1:1 swap.
Do I have to refrigerate my cinnamon syrup?
Yes, since this is a homemade syrup without preservatives, refrigeration helps keep it fresh. It may thicken slightly in the fridge—just give it a stir or let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before using.
Can I use this syrup for cold drinks?
Yes! It dissolves easily in iced coffee, cold brew, or espresso. I love it with a double shot of espresso, oat milk, and ice!
Copycat Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Syrup Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup Water
- 2-3 Cinnamon sticks, or 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small saucepan combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, water, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla extract. Heat over medium-high heat until simmering, simmer for 3-5 minutes or until the sugar is dissolved.1/2 cup Granulated Sugar, 1/2 cup Light brown sugar, 1 cup Water, 2-3 Cinnamon sticks, 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
- Reduce heat to medium-low and allow to reduce for 10-12 minutes. The mixture should be fragrant and thickened slightly. Allow to cool and transfer to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to a month.
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