Dunkin Cookie Dough Latte Recipe – Irresistible Café Flavor

If you like cookie dough and Dunkin drinks, then you’re definitely going to fall in love with this Dunkin Cookie Dough Latte Recipe. 

I still remember when Dunkin launched it for a limited time, everyone was going crazy. And that’s because its flavor was like chocolate chip cookies but in latte form.

 

How to Make Dunkin Cookie Dough Latte

The Dunkin Cookie Dough Latte is a sweet and creamy coffee drink. It’s inspired by classic cookie dough flavor. 

It is made with espresso (or strong brewed coffee) with milk, cookie dough syrup, and chocolate, then topped with whipped cream and mini chocolate chips. 

Ingredients:

To make this dunkin dough coffee recipe, you will need a few key things. Most of them you might already have in your kitchen. Here is what I used:

• 2 shots of espresso or ½ cup strong brewed coffee: If you want authentic coffee, you can use Dunkin Donuts coffee powder to brew your base. This way, you’ll get a Dunkin vibe.
• 1 cup whole milk (or oat/almond milk): For a creamy texture, I use whole milk, but plant-based milk is good too.
• 2–3 tablespoons cookie dough syrup: If you have any Torani syrup available at home, it will work well. But you can also make your own cookie dough syrup at home (I’ll explain later).
• 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup or melted chocolate chips: If you want that cookie dough + chocolate chip feel.
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar (optional): It will give you a slight caramel/molasses flavor, which matches cookie dough sweetness.
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: You will add this to balance everything and have a bakery-style note.
• Whipped cream topping: Dunkin always tops their iced lattes, so I do it too.
• Optional garnish: Mini chocolate chips, crushed cookies, or you can even drizzle Torani white chocolate sauce.

Instructions:

Now that you have your ingredients ready, you follow my exact way of making this Dunkin’ cookie dough latte:

Step 1: Brew the Coffee

First of all, you want to brew your espresso shots or strong coffee. 

If you want a Dunkin’ flavor, you can brew using Dunkin’ Donuts coffee powder.

Step 2: Mix Syrup and Flavor

Then, you’d want a mug and add your cookie dough syrup, chocolate syrup, and vanilla. (In the same quantity I’ve mentioned above)

Then stir until they all combine and become smooth.

Step 3: Add Coffee

Now, pour your espresso or strong coffee over the flavored syrup mixture. 

Stir again to combine.

Step 4: Froth the Milk

You will want to heat and froth your milk (or keep it cold for the iced version). 

Ans, If you don’t have a frother, you can also use a whisk or shake milk in a jar.

Step 5: Combine

Now pour that milk into your coffee-syrup mix. 

If you’re making an iced drink, you will want to fill your glass with ice first, then pour everything in.

Step 6: Top and Garnish

Finish your drink with whipped cream, or you can drizzle chocolate syrup and sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top.

And now you have your Dunkin Donuts cookie dough iced coffee recipe.

Substitutes You Can Use:

• Espresso substitute: If you don’t have espresso, you can go with strong French press coffee or cold brew (like Chameleon cold brew recipe).
• Syrup substitute: You can mix brown sugar, vanilla, and butter extract if you want a DIY cookie dough syrup.
• Chocolate swap: Use cocoa powder if you don’t have syrup, similar to how you’d make anti-inflammatory hot chocolate.

 

How Does Dunkin Make Their Iced Lattes?

A lot of people wonder how does Dunkin make their iced lattes in general. 

Well! The process is pretty much the same as I often share: They first brewed espresso or concentrated coffee, milk, ice, and flavored syrup.

However, the secret behind the cookie dough iced latte Dunkin was the special cookie dough syrup they used, which had buttery, vanilla, and chocolate notes all at once. 

That’s why if you use a store-bought or homemade cookie dough syrup, your version will taste very close to Dunkin.

 

DIY Cookie Dough Syrup Recipe (Optional)

If you can’t find cookie dough syrup at stores, here’s how I made mine at home:

• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp butter extract
• 2 tbsp chocolate chips (optional)

Bring sugar and water to a boil until dissolved, then stir in vanilla and butter extract. If you want the chocolate-chip vibe, melt in chocolate chips. Store in a jar, and it will keep for up to a week in the fridge.

This syrup is the real magic behind the latte.

 

Variations of Dunkin Cookie Dough Latte Recipe

The great thing about this recipe is how versatile it is. You can customize your drink based on your mood or the season.

1. Iced Cookie Dough Latte

Follow the recipe, but pour everything over ice. Add a dollop of cold foam on top like you’d see in a Starbucks iced mocha latte.

2. Hot Cookie Dough Latte

Skip the ice and make it cozy with extra frothy milk. A sprinkle of cinnamon also works really well in the hot version.

3. Vegan Cookie Dough Latte

Use oat milk, coconut whipped cream, and dairy-free chocolate syrup.

However, you can also pair this with my vegan protein shake without protein powder recipe. If you pair it with it, you will get a super healthy combo.

4. Cookie Dough Mocha

Add more chocolate syrup, and you basically get a cookie dough mocha. It’s indulgent like Starbucks dark chocolate mocha.

5. Dessert Latte

Top with cookie crumbles, chocolate drizzle, and even a scoop of ice cream. 

It’ll feel like you’re drinking a cookie-dough sundae latte.

 

What to Serve with Dunkin Cookie Dough Latte

This latte is sweet and rich, so you’ll want to balance it with either a salty snack, a light dessert, or even something fruity.

Sweet Pairings

• Cookies & Muffins: Perfect with crumbl semi sweet chocolate chip cookies or bakery style oatmeal chocolate chip muffins.
• Cakes: Light vanilla cake or rice flour brownies with cocoa powder are both good choices.
• Donuts: A donut recipe Dunkin style, a homemade donut will complete the café vibe.

Savory Pairings

• Pretzels or popcorn (like chocolate covered popcorn with cocoa powder).
• Cheese platter with crackers, for a sweet-salty contrast.

Fruity Pairings

• Fresh strawberries, banana slices, or even luxury chocolate covered strawberries.

 

Storage Instructions

• Hot Version: Best to drink fresh.
• Iced Version: You can prep the cookie dough syrup and coffee ahead of time, store them in the fridge separately, and then just assemble when you’re ready.
• Cookie Dough Syrup: Keeps 1 week refrigerated in a sealed jar.

I don’t recommend storing the fully made iced latte for long, because the ice will water it down. 

Just keep your syrup and coffee ready, and mix fresh when you crave it.

 

Conclusion

This was my Dunkin Cookie Dough Latte Recipe, and it’s honestly one of the easiest yet most indulgent drinks you can recreate at home. 

With a few simple ingredients, you’ll have your own café-style latte that tastes just like a cookie in a cup.

Now just take your Dunkin cookie dough latte ingredients, brew your coffee, whip up the cookie dough syrup, and enjoy this sweet treat today.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are some questions and their answers about this Dunkin’ cookie dough latte. 

What’s in the Dunkin cookie latte?

The Dunkin’ cookie dough latte has espresso or brewed coffee, milk, cookie dough syrup, chocolate syrup, vanilla, and whipped cream on top. 

Some versions also add mini chocolate chips for the cookie dough effect.

How to make a Dunkin’ latte at home?

If you wanna make Dunkin’s, you will need to brew strong coffee and mix it with flavored syrup. 

In that mixture, you will have to add frothed milk. Then, for the final touch, you can top it with whipped cream. 

That’s basically how Dunkin makes their lattes.

What does Dunkin cookie dough latte taste like?

It tastes like a creamy latte with the sweetness of cookie dough, hints of vanilla, buttery notes, and a little chocolate chip vibe. In simple words, I would say, it’s a mix of coffee and cookie.

How does Dunkin’ make its lattes?

Dunkin makes lattes by combining espresso with steamed milk and a flavored syrup. 

For iced lattes, they use espresso or concentrated coffee, cold milk, and ice, then flavor it with syrups like cookie dough, caramel, or mocha.

What kind of milk does Dunkin’ use in their lattes?

Dunkin usually uses whole milk for the creamiest texture. But you can also request almond, oat, or skim milk. For the homemade version, you can use any milk you prefer.

What kind of lattes does Dunkin’ have?

Dunkin has many flavored lattes, like caramel, mocha, French vanilla, cookie dough (limited edition), and seasonal flavors like pumpkin spice.

What’s the difference between a Dunkin’ latte and a regular latte?

A Dunkin’ latte is usually sweeter and flavored with syrups (like cookie dough or mocha), while a regular latte is just espresso with steamed milk, without added flavors. 

Dunkin also offers iced versions, which is why they’re so popular.