Description
A quick and easy syrup that captures the flavor of freshly baked sugar cookies, made with simple ingredients like sugar, water, vanilla, and almond extract. Perfect for lattes, coffees, or as a sweet drizzle over pancakes and desserts.
Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Combine the granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Let the syrup simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and almond extract, mixing well.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup cool for 20–30 minutes before using.
Notes
- Add a pinch of cinnamon for a spiced version.
- Experiment with extracts like hazelnut or coconut for variety.
- Reduce sugar to ¾ cup for a less sweet option.
- Use brown sugar for a richer flavor.
- Syrup will thicken slightly as it cools.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
