If you are considering ordering the rich and sweet Starbucks Warm Sugar Cookie, read on to learn more about this underrated secret menu drink and how to make it at home.

I am not exactly the biggest fan of Starbucks coffee, which sounds shocking considering I am an American. However, I love Starbucks hot chocolate, and in my quest to customize my favorite orders, my best friend recommended the Warm Sugar Cookie to me – and I have loved it since then. If you are like me, stick around as I help you to order this secret menu take on Starbucks’ hot chocolate and how you can customize it.

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A brief history of the drink

Because the Warm Sugar Cookie is a secret menu drink, its history is unclear – that includes who created it, when it was created, and when it became popular. The only thing we can say with certainty is that it, alongside other Starbucks secret menu drinks, is a creation of baristas and customers who express their creative ideas, as the establishment allows drink modification at customer requests.

Starbucks Warm Sugar Cookie Overview

What is in a Starbucks Warm Sugar Cookie? (Ingredients)

Figuring out the formula for secret menu drinks like the Warm Sugar Cookie is easy because we only need to know what the base drink is and the additional ingredients and toppings. The Warm Sugar Cookie drink is among the simplest secret menu options because it only involves three main ingredients: White Mocha Hot chocolate, Vanilla syrup, and Hazelnut syrup.

The base drink of the Warm Sugar Cookie is the White Mocha Hot Chocolate. Presenting itself as a coffee alternative, it is best for you if you want something rich and sweet without the bitter coffee aftertaste. Unsurprisingly, it is among Starbucks’ beloved drinks, consisting of steamed milk, white chocolate mocha syrup, and 2 to 3 shots of the signature Starbucks espresso roast.

To transform the drink, hazelnut and vanilla syrups are essential. The vanilla syrup works in multiple drinks because of its versatility, while hazelnut syrup lends the drink a nutty flavor reminiscent of warm, fresh cookies.

As for the optional additions, whipped cream is the main topping, while Starbucks baristas may add raw sugar to garnish the drink and make it eye-pleasing.

Starbucks Warm Sugar Cookie: Sizes, Nutrition, Caffeine & Calories

What sizes are available?

Regarding sizes, you have three options available: the 20 fl. oz. Venti cup, the 16 fl. oz. Grande cup, and the 12 fl. oz. Tall cup. The Grande size is the most accessible of the three sizes, but you can start with the Tall if you are new to the drink and are unsure if you will enjoy it.

Nutritional facts

Like most Starbucks drinks, the Warm Sugar Cookie is not the beacon of healthy living because of the rich, calorie-rich constituent ingredients: particularly the White Mocha Hot Chocolate and the whipped cream. Therefore, it is a drink you should only take on occasion, such as when you want to treat yourself.

The information we will present is based on the Grande-size cup, which contains around a surprising 440 calories in a single serving. To put this into perspective, this is roughly the calories you will consume in a breakfast meal, which ranges between 350 and 400 calories.

Most of its composition comprises carbohydrates, which comprise around 54g or 20%. Most carbohydrates are sugars, which make up 53g of the drink. Second on the list is fats, which comprise 19% of the drink (about 18g). Most of this fat is saturated fats, which comprise 12g or 60%, and trans fats, which are only 0.5mg. On the other hand, protein makes up 15g of the drink.

The table below summarizes all this information.

Calorie count (out of 2,000 daily calorie intake)	440
Nutrient content (per Grande serving)	% of Daily Value
Total Carbs (54g) Sugars (53g) Dietary fiber	20% —
Total fat (18g) Saturated fats (12g) Trans fats (0.5mg)	19% 60% —
Protein (15g)	6%
Sodium (240mg)	10%
Potassium	—
Cholesterol (50mg)	17%

Caffeine information

Considering this is a sugar-laden drink, caffeine is about the same as you would usually drink, as it contains 150mg. This is about the same as in a cup of coffee, which contains between 110mg and 130mg of caffeine, depending on the coffee roast.

So, what does Starbucks Warm Sugar Cookie taste like?

If you are craving the taste of warm sugar cookies that are straight out of the oven combined with a mug of hot chocolate, that is what the Warm Sugar Cookie tastes like. It is a sweet, melt-in-your-mouth drink that is perfect for the holiday season.

Ways to customize a Warm Sugar Cookie at Starbucks

When ordering it, you can choose the milk you want – Starbucks uses 2% milk by default, but you can substitute it for whole milk if you want it creamier or plant milk if you are vegan. If you want to take it during the hotter months of the year, you can request the barista to make it iced and then add blonde espresso shots to make its texture smoother.

If you are a regular coffee drinker and want this drink to give you an additional caffeine kick, feel free to add some extra espresso shots instead of the 2 to 3 default ones – it will bring out more of the chocolate taste. Lastly, you can swap the raw sugar topping for mocha drizzle if you want a more prominent chocolate taste – this works equally well if you add more espresso shots.

How to make Starbucks Warm Sugar Cookie at home – Starbucks Warm Sugar Cookie Copycat Recipe

Starbucks Secret Menu: Warm Sugar Cookie

Starbucks Warm Sugar Cookie Copycat Recipe

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Equipment

Saucepan
Spatula or wooden spoon
Mug

Ingredients

White Mocha
Hot Chocolate
Hazelnut syrup
Vanilla syrup
Whipped cream
Raw sugar (optional)

Instructions

In a saucepan, transfer the white mocha hot chocolate and reheat it over low heat while stirring it continuously with a spatula or wooden spoon. Ensure the drink does not boil, as you only want to ensure it is warm enough to absorb the syrups you will add.
After it heats, transfers it to a mug immediately.
Add the hazelnut and vanilla syrups. The amount depends on the drink size – add one pump each for a Tall. Grande-size drinks take two pumps of each syrup, while Venti-size drinks take three pumps of each.
Stir the drink to mix all the ingredients.
Add whipped cream as a topping, and then sprinkle some raw sugar to garnish.

Notes

Feel free to customize the number of pumps you want in the drink when ordering it from Starbucks or making it at home. The raw sugar and whipped cream you may use as toppings are enough to make it sweet without overpowering.

If you do not like using raw sugar, you can use mocha drizzle as a topping instead.

Informative Section

How do you order the Warm Sugar Cookie from the Starbucks app?

It is a secret menu drink, so you can only order it using its ingredient recipe. To do so, start by going to the Starbucks menu, selecting “Hot Drinks,” and choosing White Hot Chocolate. Select your preferred size, then go to the “Customizations” section. Select the milk you want, then go to the “Flavors” section and add Vanilla and Hazelnut syrups (one pump each for Tall, 2 pumps each for Grande, and 3 pumps each for Venti). Afterward, go to the “Toppings” section, add whipped cream, and finish with light Holiday Sugar Sparkles.

Is the Starbucks Warm Sugar Cookie still available?

While it is difficult to find in all Starbucks establishments, the drink is still available in some outlets.

Does Starbucks have the Warm Sugar Cookie all year round?

Since it is a secret menu drink, Starbucks has it all year round.

Is the Starbucks Warm Sugar Cookie healthy?

No, it is unhealthy because of its high-calorie count and high sugar content.

How much is the Starbucks Warm Sugar Cookie?

On average, it will cost about $4, making it one of the more affordable secret menu drinks.

Is the Warm Sugar Cookie from Starbucks good?

Yes, it is perfect because it does not have too much sugar but retains a classic sweetness similar to fresh cookies.

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