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Gingerbread Latte Cookies

Gingerbread Latte Cookies: Cozy-Up with Holiday Cheer

Delight in the festive flavors of Gingerbread Latte Cookies, perfect for warming up your winter gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt Use less for lower sodium
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger Freshly grated for bolder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Clove
  • 2 teaspoons Espresso Powder Can substitute with instant coffee
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Softened; can use coconut oil
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can enhance flavor
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar Can replace with more granulated sugar
  • 1 large Egg For egg-free version, use flax egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 0.5 cups Molasses Can omit for lighter cookies
For the Coffee Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sift to avoid lumps
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust based on preference
  • 2-3 tablespoons Strong Coffee Brewed espresso works well

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground clove, and espresso powder until combined.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: Beat together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add egg, vanilla extract, and molasses to the creamed mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.
  4. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Shape Cookies: Portion the dough and roll into balls, then roll in granulated sugar.
  6. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake cookies for about 13 minutes.
  7. Cool: Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  8. Make Coffee Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and strong coffee until smooth and drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are customizable with mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips. Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

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