If you love a Cinnamon Dolce Latte from Starbucks but don’t love relying on store-bought syrups (or paying coffee shop prices), this homemade cinnamon dolce syrup is about to be your new go-to. It’s warm, cozy, lightly spiced, and perfectly balanced — not overly sweet and not aggressively cinnamon-y.
This syrup is made with both cane sugar and brown sugar, which gives it that signature depth and caramel-like sweetness you expect from a cinnamon dolce drink. Cinnamon sticks infuse the syrup with smooth, rounded spice, while a splash of vanilla and a pinch of salt bring everything together.
Once you make this at home, you’ll realize how easy it is to keep your favorite coffee shop flavors stocked in your own fridge.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Tastes just like the coffee shop version
- Made with simple pantry ingredients
- Perfect for hot or iced coffee
- No artificial flavors or preservatives
- Stores in the fridge for up to 3 weeks
Homemade Cinnamon Dolce Syrup
Makes ~10 ounces
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Rubber spatula
- Syrup bottle or mason jar, for storage
Ingredients
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark both work)
- 1 cup water
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, water, cinnamon sticks, and salt to a small saucepan. Stir to combine.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Let the syrup simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and remove the cinnamon sticks. Stir in the vanilla extract, and then let the syrup cool to room temperature.
- Transfer the syrup to a bottle or airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Texture & Storage Notes
The syrup will be slightly thinner when hot and will thicken slightly as it cools.
Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
Sugar Free Version
Swap the sugars for allulose (same ratios) and simmer gently — the flavor will still be lovely
How to Use Cinnamon Dolce Syrup
- Cinnamon Dolce Lattes (hot or iced)
- Cold brew with cinnamon sweet cream
- Iced americanos with milk
- Chai or matcha for a cozy twist
- Drizzled over pancakes, waffles or French toast with a sprinkle of cinnamon
More Syrup Recipes to Try
- Homemade Toffee Nut Syrup (Starbucks Copycat Recipe)
- Homemade Brown Sugar Syrup
- Homemade Vanilla Syrup
- Homemade Pecan Syrup
- Homemade Salted Caramel Syrup
Final Thoughts
This homemade cinnamon dolce syrup is warm, nostalgic, and cozy in the best way. It’s simple to make, incredibly versatile, and tastes just as good (if not better) than the coffee shop version.
Once you try it, you’ll want to keep a bottle in your fridge all fall and winter long.
Homemade Cinnamon Dolce Syrup (Starbucks Copycat Recipe)
Equipment
- syrup bottle or mason jar
Ingredients
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar light or dark both work
- 1 cup water
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, water, cinnamon sticks, and salt to a small saucepan. Stir to combine.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Let the syrup simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and remove the cinnamon sticks. Stir in the vanilla extract, and then let the syrup cool to room temperature.
- Transfer the syrup to a bottle or airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
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