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Copy Cat McDonalds Caramel Mocha Recipe

October 14, 2023 by Dawn Filed Under: Best Of, Cooking 35 Comments

Love McDonald's Caramel Mocha but don't like the price? Here's how you can make a copy cat McDonald's Caramel Mocha right at home. Enjoy!
It’s Monday and a typical Monday at that. Everyone is having a hard time getting moving this morning, none of them want to do their school work and I need the weekend to come back. Or have a good cup of coffee. Maybe two!

I love my coffee! I never used to but since I met my husband, who introduced me to mochas, I’ve been a believer. 😉

In the summer time, I love iced coffees and frappes. Going to McDonalds to get my fix adds up quickly. So why not just make your favorite drinks at home?!

I found my favorite homemade caramel frappe recipe but now that it’s fall, I’m loving the McDonalds Caramel Mocha more often.

Here’s a great copy cat McDonalds Caramel Mocha recipe that you can enjoy right from home. The recipe calls for milk. You can use whatever milk you like. I actually used Almond Milk. With this recipe, there’s a lot of give and take for how you prefer it. So start with the basic ingredients and then use more or less to suit your taste.

Let me know how you like it and/or what your substitutions are.

Copy Cat McDonalds Caramel Mocha Recipe

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Copy Cat McDonald's Caramel Mocha

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp. Caramel Sauce
  • 1 cup brewed coffee
  • 1 tbsp. chocolate sauce
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Whipped topping

Instructions

  1. Combine 2 tablespoons hot coffee, chocolate sauce, 2 tablespoons caramel sauce and milk in a large coffee mug. Microwave for 35 to 40 seconds. Mix until blended. Pour in remaining coffee and mix. Top with whipped topping and drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon caramel sauce and serve.

Topic: Copy Cat McDonalds Caramel Mocha Recipe

About Dawn

Dawn is a stay at home, homeschooling mother of 4. She writes for Blogging Mom of 4, Scoreboard Fundraising, and Geek Chic.

Comments

  1. Traci says

    March 25, 2014 at 8:54 am

    Addicted to Mickey D’s caramel mocha’s excited to try this recipe! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Dalia says

      February 7, 2021 at 9:10 am

      Addicted to McDonald’s ice caramel mocha but now can’t drink anything that has caffeine and this recipe will help me make it to where I don’t have to give it up. Thank you

      Reply
  2. Gail says

    May 16, 2014 at 6:39 am

    I am soo Excited! I tried McDonalds Carmel Mocha yesterday for the first time during a business meeting…. and it was great! The company had Mochas sent in from McDonalds. When I saw the size of the cup I was like….. this cup is huge! I immediately concluded if this coffee is good it won’t fit into my budget. Your recipe was G-R-R-R-R-E-A-T! (in the words of Tony the Tiger)… Thanks so much for sharing… It probably would have been even better had I followed the recipe. I didn’t have caramel sauce, but my son had the caramel sauce that freezes once you pour it (made by smuckers) the coffee was hot enough for it not to solidify….. Yipppie…

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    • Dawn says

      May 16, 2014 at 1:38 pm

      Yes, I’m always craving this coffee. So yummy! Glad you liked it! 🙂

      Reply
  3. angel says

    October 3, 2014 at 1:15 pm

    Where can I get the carmal and chocolate sauces?

    Reply
    • Dawn says

      October 3, 2014 at 1:58 pm

      Usually in the ice cream toppings section or in the condiment aisle.

      Reply
  4. angel says

    October 7, 2014 at 10:11 am

    Is there a certain name brand of coffee u use

    Reply
    • Dawn says

      October 8, 2014 at 8:27 am

      I use my Keurig and I usually get the Gloria Jeans Hazelnut. But I don’t think it matters much.

      Reply
      • lynda says

        July 7, 2016 at 9:11 am

        I know you say it doesn’t make any difference what type of coffee to use but this is the first time I’ve ever drank coffee and its only been the McDonald’s. I stand in front of the coffee aisle and there is so much to choose from it just blows my mind. there are so many different types. do you know by any chance the exact type of coffee that McDonald’s uses. I also noticed on the coffee it says mild, strong rich, etc. and then it’s just becomed very confusing.just need a little bit more clarification thanks for your time lynda

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        • Dawn says

          July 8, 2016 at 10:46 am

          No, I do not know what kind of coffee they use. Sorry! You may just need some trial and error until you find the one you like best.

          Reply
        • Cody says

          January 31, 2017 at 5:21 pm

          They sell mcdonalds brand coffee at my local grocery store

          Reply
        • Deborah Black says

          May 2, 2017 at 7:50 am

          McDonald’s uses espresso coffee.

          Reply
          • Deborah Black says

            May 2, 2017 at 8:16 am

            McDonald’s uses espresso coffee.

        • Aimee says

          March 10, 2023 at 3:40 pm

          McDonald’s uses arabica coffee. I can’t wait to try this at home!

          Reply
  5. Barbara Platt says

    October 24, 2014 at 6:53 am

    Thanks, I have to try this now.

    Reply
  6. Jennifer Rote says

    October 24, 2014 at 7:23 am

    I love to order these and can’t always afford it. Now I can make it at home! Thank you.

    Reply
  7. Andrea Darst says

    October 28, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    This sounds delicious!

    Reply
  8. darby says

    October 29, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    Looks good, and a money saver!

    Reply
  9. Samantha Baker says

    October 29, 2014 at 9:04 pm

    I love McDonalds Caramel Mocha, but I don’t get them very often because I think they are too expensive. It will be nice to make them at home whenever I want.

    Reply
  10. GL Long says

    December 13, 2014 at 1:42 pm

    So easy and fast to make. Yum!

    Reply
  11. M.Clark says

    December 17, 2014 at 12:54 am

    This sounds delicious. I am not a coffee person, but I would definitely try this. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

    Reply
  12. Amanda tucker says

    September 2, 2015 at 3:51 pm

    I was wondering what kind of caramel and chocolate sauce you use?

    Reply
    • Dawn says

      September 2, 2015 at 4:06 pm

      I just picked up caramel and chocolate from the ice cream toppings section. Any will do 🙂

      Reply
  13. LEE ANN HEIDEN says

    November 12, 2015 at 12:38 am

    I love the caramel mocha’s and yes I have to have one every night, They are very expensive, so I thought just maybe there is the recipe out here for that drink and sure enough someone answered my prayer. Thank you so much. Can’t wait to get the rest of the ingredients to try it now. Thank you. What about the iced one????

    Reply
    • Heather says

      April 24, 2022 at 4:33 pm

      I believe all you need to do to this recipe is add ice. I’m going through trial and error myself to figure out how much to use or not use of each!

      Reply
  14. ZACK says

    November 16, 2015 at 11:38 am

    This is really good i axtually prefer it cuz i can use my special cofee (cofee and chicory by cafè du monde) and it makes it so much better and i used a creamier milk to add a better texture and it was perfect thanks so much

    Reply
  15. Lorie says

    March 30, 2016 at 7:44 pm

    Anyone know how many calories?

    Reply
  16. Stuffsmart says

    June 5, 2016 at 6:08 pm

    I can’t wait to try this. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  17. Sandra Watts says

    July 13, 2017 at 11:54 am

    My son would enjoy this. He loves those!

    Reply
  18. Sarah L says

    July 15, 2017 at 9:52 pm

    That looks very good. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  19. Marissa Bennett says

    December 3, 2018 at 11:34 am

    5 stars
    This looks amazing! Can’t wait to make it!

    Reply
  20. Devon says

    April 4, 2019 at 8:48 am

    I like their regular mochas without the caramel. If I left out the caramel would it be the same? Or should I put in extra chocolate?

    Reply
    • Dawn says

      April 6, 2019 at 12:21 pm

      I would think it’d still taste good. I’d probably add extra chocolate but you might have to experiment to get it how you like it.

      Reply
  21. Jasmine says

    April 23, 2020 at 3:29 pm

    I will try this since I am not coffee person.
    I do like McDonald’s but it is expensive.

    Reply
  22. Echo Rooker says

    January 2, 2023 at 5:01 pm

    McDonald’s actually uses Expresso rather than coffee. I know this because I get so mad when I go to order my hot Caramel Mocha and either the Expresso machine is down or they are cleaning it.
    You can find expresso k-cups, but if you have your own Expresso machine, I’m sure that would be the best thing to use to make a Caramel Mocha just like McDonald’s!

    Reply

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