Salted Butterscotch Mocha with Hazelnut

A cozy coffee treat with rich butterscotch, chocolate, and toasted hazelnuts

Love butterscotch and chocolate? This homemade version of a coffee shop favorite combines smooth espresso with rich butterscotch sauce, creamy chocolate, and toasted hazelnuts. The touch of sea salt takes the flavors to a whole new level!

You'll be surprised how easy it is to make this café-style drink at home. Using freshly brewed dark roast coffee or espresso as your base, the butterscotch and chocolate syrups blend perfectly while the hazelnut adds a nutty warmth. Perfect for those chilly mornings when you want something extra special.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This coffee shop favorite is even better when made at home! Here's why you'll love it:

Rich and complex flavors from the combination of butterscotch, chocolate, and hazelnut
Customizable sweetness and strength to your taste
More affordable than coffee shop versions
Perfect balance of sweet and salty

Salted Butterscotch Mocha with Hazelnut

A cozy coffee treat with rich butterscotch, chocolate, and toasted hazelnuts

Hot Coffee, Butterscotch Coffee, Mocha, Hazelnut Coffee, Coffee Shop Copycat, Salted Coffee

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Equipment

Espresso machine or coffee maker
16 oz mug
Measuring spoons
Spoon for stirring

Ingredients

2 shots espresso or 4 oz strong brewed dark roast coffee
2 tablespoons butterscotch sauce
1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
1 tablespoon hazelnut syrup
12 oz hot water (if using espresso) or 8 oz hot water (if using brewed coffee)
1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Whipped cream for topping
Extra butterscotch sauce for drizzling

Instructions

Brew your espresso or strong coffee
In a 16 oz mug, combine butterscotch sauce, chocolate syrup, and hazelnut syrup
Pour hot espresso or coffee over the syrups and stir well to combine
Add hot water to fill the mug to desired level
Sprinkle with sea salt and stir gently
Top with whipped cream and drizzle with extra butterscotch sauce
Serve immediately while hot

Pro Tips

Use freshly ground dark roast coffee beans for the best flavor
Warm your butterscotch sauce slightly before adding to prevent cooling the coffee too much
Toast hazelnuts before making syrup to enhance their flavor
Use flaky sea salt for the perfect finishing touch

Calories: 385kcal, Carbohydrates: 72g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 18mg, Sodium: 380mg, Potassium: 201mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 68g, Calcium: 85mg, Iron: 0.5mg

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