Dutch Bros Secret Menu Cookie Butter Latte
Dutch Bros Secret Menu Cookie Butter Latte is a cozy, café-style coffee drink made with espresso, melted cookie butter, warm spices, and creamy milk. This homemade version delivers the same dessert-like flavor as the drive-thru favorite, with full control over sweetness, milk choice, and whether you enjoy it hot, iced, or blended.
Servings: 1
Equipment
- Coffee maker or espresso machine
- Small saucepan
- Whisk or spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 2 shots espresso (or ½ cup strong brewed coffee)
- 1½ cups milk (whole, oat, or preferred milk)
- 2 tbsp cookie butter spread (smooth)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar | optional
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Brew espresso or strong coffee and set aside.
- Warm milk gently in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Do not boil.
- Add cookie butter to the warm milk and whisk until fully melted and smooth.
- Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and brown sugar if using. Taste and adjust sweetness.
- Pour espresso into a mug and slowly add the cookie butter milk mixture. Stir gently.
- Top with whipped cream, cookie butter drizzle, or cinnamon if desired. Serve hot, iced, or blended.
Notes
- Use bold coffee to balance the sweetness
- Warm milk gently to avoid scorching
- Smooth cookie butter blends best
- Adjust sweetness to taste
- Works hot, iced, or blended
- Oat milk gives the most café-style flavor
- Best enjoyed fresh, but milk base can be prepped ahead