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butter pecan iced coffee

Butter Pecan Iced Coffee Recipe (Copycat Swirl)

A homemade copycat version of Dunkin's seasonal butter pecan iced coffee featuring a rich, nutty homemade syrup that can be made in advance and customized to your taste.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 215
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Butter Pecan Syrup (makes about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted preferred
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon butter extract found in baking aisles
  • 1/4 cup toasted pecans roughly chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Each Iced Coffee
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee cooled, or 2 shots espresso
  • 3 tablespoons butter pecan syrup adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup milk or cream of choice
  • as needed ice cubes
  • optional whipped cream
For Garnish
  • as needed crushed toasted pecans optional

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker or mason jar
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Toast the Pecans
  1. Preheat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped pecans and toast for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. You'll know they're ready when they become fragrant and slightly darker. Remove from heat immediately and set aside.
Prepare the Butter Pecan Syrup
  1. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Once dissolved, let it come to a gentle boil for about 3 minutes without stirring. Reduce heat to low, then add butter and stir until melted. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, butter extract, toasted pecans, and salt. The mixture will bubble up slightly – this is normal.
Cool the Syrup
  1. Allow the syrup to cool completely at room temperature (about 30 minutes). Transfer to an airtight container or bottle for storage. The syrup will thicken slightly as it cools.
Brew and Cool Your Coffee
  1. Brew coffee at 1.5 times your normal strength. For even better results, cold brew coffee works exceptionally well in this recipe. Allow the coffee to cool completely.
Assemble Your Butter Pecan Iced Coffee
  1. Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour in your cooled coffee (about 1 cup). Add 3 tablespoons of your homemade butter pecan coffee syrup and stir well. Add your milk or cream and stir again.
Garnish (Optional)
  1. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with crushed toasted pecans for a picture-perfect finish that tastes as good as it looks.