Indulge in this rich Brown Butter Maple Cookie Latte, featuring the deep flavor of browned butter, smooth oat milk, vanilla, and cookie butter. Combined with cold brew coffee, it delivers a creamy, satisfying morning treat. Top it off with whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed chocolate chip cookies for a delightful crunch with each sip. A vegan option is also available for a plant-based version.
Ingredients
Latte:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (or vegan butter for a vegan option)
- 1 tablespoon cookie butter (softened or melted)
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (or agave syrup)
- ½ cup cold brew coffee
- 1 ½ cups oat milk (store-bought or homemade, or your favorite plant-based milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- Crushed ice
Garnish/ Toppings:
- 2-3 chocolate chip cookies (crushed, homemade or store-bought)
- Whipped cream (or coconut whipped cream for a vegan option)
Instructions
- To Make the Brown Butter: In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter, stirring occasionally. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the butter turns a deep golden-brown and becomes fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- To Make the Latte: In a bowl, combine oat milk, cold brew coffee, vanilla, maple syrup, cookie butter, cooled brown butter, and cinnamon. Whisk everything together until smooth and well blended.
- To Serve: Fill a 12 or 16-ounce glass with crushed ice. Pour the latte mixture over the ice until the glass is full. Top with whipped cream and, for an extra touch, sprinkle with crushed chocolate chip cookies.
- Enjoy! Sip and savor the decadent flavors.
Tips & Tricks:
- Plant-Based Milk Options: For store-bought oat milk, I recommend Forager Project. However, you can substitute with your favorite plant-based milk, such as almond, coconut, homemade oat milk (which froths well), cashew milk, flax milk, or even quinoa milk.
- Chocolate Chip Cookies: For freshly baked cookies, you can use my Big Bakery-Style Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe. Just make them smaller to fit in the glass or crumble them for topping.
- Sweeteners: You can swap maple syrup with agave syrup for a different sweetness.
- Vegan Option: To make this latte vegan, simply substitute the butter with vegan butter, use coconut whipped cream, ensure your cookie butter is vegan, and top with vegan chocolate chip cookies.
