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Snickerdoodle Latte

A cozy homemade latte flavored like a snickerdoodle cookie, combining espresso with a cinnamon-sugar rim and vanilla-infused steamed milk.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1.5 ounces espresso 1 double shot
  • 8 ounces whole milk steamed
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.75 teaspoon white granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon butter softened
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons milk for frothing

Equipment

  • Espresso machine or moka pot
  • Milk frother or small saucepan
  • 12-ounce mug or coffee cup
  • Small shallow dish for cinnamon-sugar mixture
  • Spoon for stirring
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Mix 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 0.75 teaspoon white sugar together in a small shallow dish to create the cinnamon-sugar rim mixture.
  2. Rub 0.25 teaspoon of softened butter around the top inner edge of your mug to prepare the rim.
  3. Press the buttered rim into the cinnamon-sugar mixture, rotating slowly to coat evenly.
  4. Pull a double shot of espresso (about 1.5 ounces) into the rimmed mug.
  5. Pour 0.5 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the hot espresso and stir well to combine.
  6. Steam 8 ounces of milk using a steam wand until it reaches 155 to 165°F, or until you can barely hold your hand against the pitcher.
  7. Froth 2 to 3 tablespoons of the steamed milk at the surface to create a layer of microfoam.
  8. Slowly pour the steamed milk into the espresso-vanilla mixture, leaving about 0.5 inch of space at the top.
  9. Spoon the reserved microfoam onto the top of your latte until the cup is full.

Notes

Prepare the cinnamon-sugar rim mixture in advance and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.