Cinnamon Dolce Syrup is rich, sweet, and a bit spicy, and it’s the perfect complement to a bit, tall creamy glass of cinnamon iced coffee. And with it, I make gallons and gallons of Cinnamon Dolce Iced Coffee at home: My new keep-me-away-from-Starbucks weapon of choice.
Starbucks cinnamon dolce flavor is a combination of brown sugar, cinnamon, and even a bit of butter. Even though butter in coffee is a thing, I thought I’d leave the butter element out when I made this cinnamon syrup – so I guess it’s more of a cinnamon iced coffee situation? Either way, I don’t miss it the butter.
Table of Contents
- The Story Behind the Recipe
- Ingredients
- How to Make Cinnamon Dolce Syrup
- For Cinnamon Dolce Iced Coffee
- Other Ways to Use Cinnamon Syrup in Coffee
- More Coffee Shop Drinks
The Story Behind the Recipe
I love my Starbucks, but the habit can get expensive. Luckily, getting my daily caffeine buzz is much tastier (and way less expensive) when I use the cold-brew method and make my own DIY flavored coffee syrup.
I’ve made vanilla, maple vanilla, pumpkin spice, and even orange spice. But today, I take yet another cue from Starbucks: Cinnamon Dolce.
Ingredients
When coming up with this brown sugar cinnamon syrup recipe, I decided to add a bit of pure maple syrup to the mix. It seemed as though it would go with the overall flavors (it does).
So we’ve got four simple ingredients for the Cinnamon Dolce Syrup:
- Light brown sugar – for caramelly sweet bliss
- Pure maple syrup – for a sweet, rich note
- Cinnamon stick – because you need the taste of cinnamon, but not the texture that ground cinnamon can impart. No thanks!
- Water
How to Make Cinnamon Dolce Syrup
Like most DIY flavored coffee syrups, this one comes together super easily.
Bring all the ingredients to a simmer, then remove from the heat and just let it sit for a few minutes, so that the cinnamon infuses the syrup with its comforting awesomeness.
For Cinnamon Dolce Iced Coffee
Fill a tall glass with ice and add cold brew. Stir in two tablespoons of cinnamon dolce syrup (add less or more depending on your preference), and top off with half and half to desired point of creaminess. Drop in a straw and serve.
Other Ways to Use Cinnamon Syrup in Coffee
To make it an iced cinnamon dolce latte, just add milk instead of half and half.
For a hot cinnamon dolce latte, use espresso, steamed milk, and a tablespoon or two of syrup. YUM!
I’m not huge on super-sweet iced coffee, and so I love how this syrup adds just a subtle sweetness without moving into cloying territory. Of course, the beauty of coffee syrup is that you can add as much (or as little) as you want, until your coffee is just right for you.
Yeah, I’ve cut down on Starbucks, but I think I’ve found my new daily habit: this.
More Coffee Shop Drinks
- Cold Brew Iced Coffee
- Turmeric Latte
- Crock Pot Vanilla Latte
- London Fog Latte
- Simple Iced Matcha Latte
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Cinnamon Dolce Syrup & Iced Coffee Recipe
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Cook: 5 minutes mins
Total: 10 minutes mins
Author: Kare
Yield: 1 glass iced coffee
The rich flavors of brown sugar and cinnamon come together in this simple syrup recipe that's incredible in coffee. Here's how to make iced coffee with it too. Yum!
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Ingredients
For the cinnaman dolce coffee syrup:
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 5- inch cinnamon stick
For the iced coffee:
- Ice or coffee ice cubes
- 1 cup cold-brewed iced coffee concentrate
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon dolce syrup
- Half-and-half
Instructions
For the cinnamon dolce coffee syrup:
Add all ingredients to a small saucepan and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through and the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 15 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick. Keeps refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
For the iced coffee:
Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Add coffee concentrate, 2 tablespoons of cinnamon dolce syrup (add less or more depending on your preference), and half and half to desired point of creaminess. Drop in a straw and serve.
Notes
To make it a cinnamon dolce latte, just add milk instead of half and half.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 723kcal, Carbohydrates: 185g, Protein: 0.4g, Fat: 0.1g, Saturated Fat: 0.02g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 47mg, Potassium: 414mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 171g, Vitamin A: 18IU, Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 272mg, Iron: 1mg
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Karen is a vegetarian home cook living among carnivores. She loves creating irresistible and flexible recipes that help multi-vore families like hers keep the peace - deliciously.
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26 Comments on “Cinnamon Dolce Syrup & Iced Coffee Recipe”
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The last picture is simply amazing. Can’t stop staring on it 🙂
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Karman — Reply
Thanks for sharing this recipe! I, too, am trying to break my Starbucks habit…not easy! Be strong fellow food blogger friend 🙂 Glad I found your site!
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Rose — Reply
Gorgeous! Do you usually use coffee cubes? I always mean to, have yet planned ahead of time to make it work.
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Hannah — Reply
This syrup sounds amazing! I love sprinkling cinnamon into my coffee and I’ve been meaning to make my own coffee syrups/creamers so this recipe looks like a keeper. Thanks for sharing!
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Holly Waterfall — Reply
We just love the Cinnamon Dolce from Starbucks! I love that you’ve re-created it for home – and I may just have to do the same.
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Missy — Reply
Delicious! Thanks forbthe recipe!
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Weiner dog girl — Reply
I’m going to try this. I love iced coffee and drink it a lot. Has anyone tried to make this using Splenda products?
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Karen Raye — Reply
I have not made this with Splenda – I don’t generally use artifical sugar so I’m not totally familiar, but maybe try the Splenda that’s pretty close in consistency to sugar? If you try it, let us know!
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Rachel — Reply
Might seem like silly questions but how would you suggest storing [fridge or room temp?] and how long before it goes bad?
Thank you so much for creating this recipe, it will come in very handy for this college student!
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Liz — Reply
Girl, get yourself a Keurig and you will not be going to Starbucks. I love Starbucks’ coffee too, use to buy the beans and grind it myself. It is the one thing I am picky about…good coffee. But once you buy a Keurig, you can get your K-cups at Costco!!! Green mountain has the patent on k-cups so they make all the coffee for all the makers. (I saw it on NAT GEO) I get 100 cups for $34.00!!!!! I use 2 in one cup!! I buy the dark roast too!!!
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Emma — Reply
Quick question!
How long is the syrup good for if refrigerated?Sounds yummy!!!
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Wendy — Reply
Making my second batch of this yummy syrup! Perfect for hot or cold coffee. I suspect it would be yummy over ice cream or stired into yogurt too. Thank you!
I need to try your other flavors next.-
Kare — Reply
So glad you like it! Love your ideas for expanding beyond just coffee. 🙂
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Danielle Haverfield — Reply
I cannot locate cinnamon sticks in my small, rural grocery. Is there a cinnamon powder equivalent measure I could use?
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Yvonne — Reply
Making my second batch of your syrup for my iced coffee. I love the cinnamon flavor. Wonderful and delicious recipe!
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Kare — Reply
So glad you like it! 🙂
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Kella — Reply
I don’t see the recipe for the syrup.
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Kare — Reply
Hi, it is right there in the recipe – first sections under “Ingredients” and “Directions.” Please let me know if you still don’t see it!
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Mckayla — Reply
Is there anyway you can use cinnamon instead of a cinnamon stick?
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Kare — Reply
Sure! Start with 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and increase from there if you want more.
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Marsha — Reply
Fixing for the second time saving me alot from starbucks . Very good I didn’t put much syrup in it otherwise great
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