I’m pretty obsessed with cinnamon rolls. So, when I found out about the Cinnamon Roll Frappuccino as a secret menu thing, I wanted one.
But it sounded kind of weird at first… how can a regular ol’ drink have cream cheese frosting, the dough, and that caramelized cinnamon sugar?
Here is my revelation in a copycat recipe.
Topics Explored
- Cinnamon Roll Frapp?
- How to Make It From Home
- Taste & Appearance
- How To Order One At Starbucks
- Other Variations
- More Questions
Background: Cinnamon Roll Frappuccino
The Cinnamon Roll Frapp is a vanilla bean frappuccino that gets whipped up with white mocha and cinnamon dolce syrup.
Dust it with cinnamon dolce powder and plop on a dollop of whipped cream and you’re set.
You won’t find this frappuccino on the menu, as it’s a secret menu item. This means you need to instruct your barista step by step.
A couple of years back, the Cinnamon Roll Frapp appeared on the secret menu and went gangbusters.
Like many other secret menu items, it took social media by storm, and people, including me, wanted to try it out.
Following in the footsteps of the Pink Drink, Strawberry Foam Matcha Latte, and Sour Patch Kid drink, it since had its social media five minutes of fame.
How to Make Cinnamon Roll Frappuccino From Home
It took some trial and error, but this homemade version is as delicious as the real deal.
Copycat Cinnamon Roll Frappuccino
Below you'll learn how to make a Cinnamon Roll Frapp for one, so if you're willing to share, double the ingredients!
Ingredients
- Vanilla Ice Cream: 1 cup
- Milk: ⅓ cup
- White Mocha Sauce: 1 tbsp
- Cinnamon Syrup (see below): 3 - 4 tbsp
- Ice: ¾ cup
- Whipped Cream
- Cinnamon Powder
Cinnamon Syrup Ingredients
- Granulated Sugar: ¼ cup
- Brown Sugar: ¼ cup
- Water: ½ cup
- Cinnamon Powder: 1/2 tsp
- Vanilla Extract: 1 splash
Instructions
- Start by preparing the cinnamon syrup. In a saucepan, combine the sugars, water, vanilla extract, and cinnamon powder. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup steep for 10 minutes. If you want your syrup to be clear, strain it using a cheesecloth.
- In a blender, combine the milk, White Mocha sauce, and chilled cinnamon syrup. Pulse for a few seconds to mix well.
- In the same blender, add the vanilla ice cream and ice. Blend until the mixture is smooth. If it looks too thick, add more milk.
- Once the frappuccino is done, transfer it into a tall glass. You might have to scoop it as it's thicker than regular coffee drinks.
- Top the frappuccino with whipped cream and sprinkle some cinnamon powder on top. Pick a wide straw and enjoy your frappuccino.
Taste & Appearance: Cinnamon Roll Frapp
At first glance, it looked like any other frappuccino I’ve had from Starbucks.
But a few looks and sips later, I’ve found out what makes the Cinnamon Roll Frapp special.
Ingredients
The ingredient list is not overly complicated; we have the base, syrups, and toppings. The base is the Vanilla Bean Frappucino: vanilla powder, milk, and ice.
The syrups are white mocha sauce and cinnamon dolce, 1 pump each for tall, 2 for grande, and 3 pumps for venti.
The toppings are whipped cream and cinnamon dolce sprinkles or powder.
Appearance
The top exceeded my expectations!
The cinnamon dolce powder gets into the crevices of the piped whipped cream, and it almost looks like a cinnamon roll.
The whipped cream is a cream cheese frosting dupe while the cinnamon dolce sprinkles substitute the caramelized cinnamon sugar.
Flavor
Flavorwise I wasn’t expecting a lot, and the cinnamon came through.
If you’ve ever had a Cinnamon Dolce latte, the flavor is similar, but the blended ice makes the frappuccino more refreshing.
Overall, it’s a nice frozen treat to get once in a while.
How To Order A Cinnamon Roll Frappuccino At Starbucks?
If you get anxious about ordering this drink or any other secret menu item, we have your back. Just repeat these steps to the barista politely.
1. Choose Drink Size
Start by deciding on the drink size. Then order a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino in that size. Ask to make customizations.
2. Add White Mocha Syrup
Ask the barista to add 1 pump of White Mocha syrup for a tall, 2 pumps for a grande, or 3 for a venti.
3. Add Cinnamon Dolce Syrup
Ask the barista to add Cinnamon Dolce syrup in the same ratio as above and blend the drink.
4. Add Whipped Cream & Cinnamon Dolce Powder
Top the drink with whipped cream and Cinnamon Dolce powder. Thank the barista for their patience and enjoy your frappuccino!
MAKE IT AT HOME: Addictive Cinnamon Dolce Sprinkles
Other Cinnamon Frappuccino Variations
Cinnamon in coffee is not a groundbreaking discovery; in fact, there are already a handful of frappuccinos with cinnamon.
If you like this warming, sweet spice, I’d recommend trying the following drinks.
1. Cinnamon Toast Frappuccino
The Cinnamon Toast Frappuccino? It’s like you’re sipping on that cereal you’d eat as a kid.
Ask for a White Mocha frappuccino; add Cinnamon Dolce Sprinkles, Cinnamon Dolce syrup, and hazelnut syrup. The syrup ratios are 1 pump for a tall, 1.5 for a grande, and 2 for a venti.
Oh yeah, don’t skimp on the whipped cream and Cinnamon Dolce powder sugar. (1)
Ingredients:
- Coffee Frappuccino Roast
- Milk
- Ice
- White Mocha Sauce
- Cinnamon Dolce Syrup
- Hazelnut Syrup
- Whipped Cream
- Cinnamon Dolce Sprinkles
2. Snickerdoodle Mocha Frappuccino
The Snickerdoodle Mocha Creme Frappuccino is actually on the Starbucks menu—so no secret menu stuff with this one.
It’s made with a creme base, whole milk, toffee nut syrup, Cinnamon Dolce syrup, and caramel syrup.
The mocha sauce goes in the middle and a generous heap of whipped cream and a sprinkle of Cinnamon Dolce goes on top.
Ingredients:
- Creme Base
- Milk
- Ice
- Cinnamon Dolce Syrup
- Caramel Syrup
- Toffee Nut Syrup
- Mocha Sauce
- Whipped Cream
- Cinnamon Dolce Sprinkles
3. Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino
Did you know that the Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino features cinnamon powder and Cinnamon Dolce Sprinkles?
As a seasonal special, this frappuccino is also heavy on the pumpkin and cinnamon flavors.
But unlike the PSL, this frapp doesn’t leave you feeling like you have overindulged. (2)
Ingredients:
- Coffee Frappuccino Roast
- Milk
- Ice
- Pumpkin Spice Sauce
- Whipped Cream
- Pumpkin Spice Topping
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Summary
It pains me to say that the Cinnamon Roll Frappuccino was another viral drink that didn’t really live up to its hype.
While it doesn’t taste like a bite of a warm cinnamon roll, it’s still delicious and refreshing. With our homemade recipe, it’s an improvement and cheap to make!
More Questions
Is the Cinnamon Roll Frappuccino good?
It doesn’t taste like the real deal but it’s still good. It’s close to a Cinnamon Dolce latte, but frozen and lighter.
The top resembles an iced cinnamon roll thanks to the Cinnamon Dolce sprinkles and whipped cream. It’s the closest it can get to an actual cinnamon roll.
Does the Cinnamon Roll Frappuccino have coffee in it?
No, this frappuccino doesn’t contain any caffeine. While most frapps at Starbucks are made with their frapp roast, the creme-based frappuccinos don’t have any caffeine.
It uses the Vanilla Bean Creme Frappuccino as a base, therefore, it’s caffeine-free.
Does Starbucks have a Cinnamon Dolce Frappuccino?
The Cinnamon Dolce Frappuccino was introduced as a seasonal item, and it was discontinued in 2021.
However, it’s easy to recreate it by ordering a Coffee Frappuccino and adding Cinnamon Dolce syrup, whipped cream, and Cinnamon Dolce sprinkles on top. The only downside is that stores often run out of Cinnamon Dolce syrup and sprinkles.
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