Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Gingerbread Latte Cookies, a delightful treat that perfectly marries the warm spices of traditional gingerbread with a rich coffee twist. Infused with espresso powder, these cookies offer a unique flavor profile that’s perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Their soft and chewy texture, complemented by a decadent coffee glaze, makes them irresistible. Whether you’re sharing them at parties or enjoying them as a sweet gift, these cookies will surely impress.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tsp Baking soda
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Ground ginger
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Ground clove
- 1 tbsp Espresso powder
- 1 1/2 sticks Unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 cup White granulated sugar
- 1 Large egg (room temperature)
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup Molasses
- White granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 1/2 cup Powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1/4 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp Espresso or strong coffee (adjust as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, spices, and espresso powder. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and molasses until combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just blended.
- Scoop and roll dough into balls; coat in granulated sugar before placing on baking sheets.
- Bake for about 13 minutes; cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with cinnamon and espresso/coffee until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
