This brown sugar simple syrup is my absolute favorite thing to use for homemade iced coffee, especially my brown sugar iced coffee. It adds the perfect amount of rich caramel-like sweetness to your morning coffee or tea. This simple recipe is quick, easy, and way cheaper than Starbucks.

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Coffee lovers, you have arrived at the right place. If you’re trying to get into the routine of making your own homemade lattes or coffee, you absolutely have to introduce this delicious coffee syrup into your rotation (and then try my Sugar Cookie Coffee Syrup next!). Here’s why you’ll love it:

• It’s SO simple! Making your own brown sugar syrup might sound daunting, but I promise, it could not be easier. All you have to do is put your ingredients (there’s only 3!) into a small sauce pan and let it simmer!
• It’s better than drive through. Once you try homemade brown sugar syrup you’re going to want to make your coffee at home. It’s SO good and has the best flavor for both hot and iced coffees.
• It’s versatile. You can add this for both hot and iced beverages, or even use it in baked goods, oats, or anything that you’d typically add a liquid sweetener to.
• Money saver! Hitting the drive through for coffee these days can run you hundreds of dollars each month! This syrup is honestly even better than the Starbucks version and significantly cheaper to make yourself.

The next time your tempted to grab a brown sugar latte from your local coffee shop, whip up this homemade version and thank me later!

Ingredients

You only need three simple ingredients, and you probably have them already in your pantry.

1. Dark brown sugar: The star of the show of course is brown sugar! Brown sugar contains molasses which is where the deeper flavor and caramel notes come from. I prefer dark brown sugar because it has more molasses than light, but you can use either.
2. Water: To make any simple syrup, you just need a 1:1 ratio of sugar and water. So easy!
3. Vanilla extract: I love adding vanilla extract to make these even more flavorful. This one is my favorite.

Optional: If you’d like some cinnamon notes in your syrup, throw in a few cinnamon sticks while it’s simmering!

How To Make Brown Sugar Simple Syrup

1. Add ingredients to pan. Add brown sugar, water, and vanilla extract to a small saucepan and combine well using a wooden or silicone spoon.
2. Boil. Bring ingredients to a boil and then immediately lower to simmer.

3. Simmer. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Note: If you’re low on time, simmer for just 5 minutes, but the flavor will be deeper with a longer simmer time.
4. Cool and store. Remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool before pouring into a mason jar or airtight container for storage.

5. Enjoy! Add to your favorite coffee, tea, or any beverages that you’d typically sweeten with sugar.

How To Store

Store your syrup in an airtight container with a lid. I recommend small mason jars with a lid. Use your syrup within 2 weeks for best freshness.

Uses for brown sugar simple syrup

Brown sugar syrup is perfect for coffee, of course, but there’s many of other ways you can use it too.

• Brown Sugar Coffee: This is how I make my iced coffee every morning. It’s like a fancy coffee from your favorite coffee shop! Combine your milk of choice with coffee, ice cubes, some cinnamon and a little brown sugar syrup. Use whole milk, plant-based milk, or whatever you typically use!
• Hot coffee or tea : Just add to brewed coffee or tea, add your favorite milk or cream and as much syrup as you want depending on your personal preference. You can also use instant coffee instead of brewed.
• Cocktails or mocktails: Use this syrup in any cocktail or mocktail that calls for simple syrup.
• Oatmeal or overnight oats: Instead of sweetening your oats with regular sugar, swap in brown sugar syrup for a deeper brown sugar flavor!
• Pancakes, waffles or french toast: A drizzle of syrup would goes perfectly on my favorite Protein Pancakes (With No Protein Powder!), Cottage Cheese Oatmeal Pancakes and Cottage Cheese Banana Pancakes.
• Topping for cakes or muffins: You can brush syrup on the tops of muffins, breads or cakes for a moist sweet topping, like my Kodiak Banana Bread or Pumpkin Protein Bread.

More Coffee Syrups + Drinks

Homemade Sugar Cookie Coffee Syrup Recipe (Starbucks Copycat)

Apple Brown Sugar Syrup (Easy Starbucks Copycat)

Pumpkin Spice Sauce (Starbucks Copycat)

Iced Brown Sugar Coffee

If you’ve made and loved this Brown Sugar Simple Syrup or any other recipe on my blog, please leave a 🌟 star rating and comments below!