Description
Delightful Gingerbread Latte Cookies blend the spicy warmth of ginger and cinnamon with the rich flavor of coffee, perfect for cozy holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons espresso powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
- Additional granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl until well combined.
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in another bowl until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, then mix in the espresso powder until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls and coat each ball in granulated sugar.
- Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set, and the tops have cracks.
- Mix the powdered sugar with 1-2 tablespoons of milk for icing.
- Drizzle the icing over the cooled cookies and allow it to set before serving.
Notes
Make ahead by refrigerating the dough for up to 3 days. Baked cookies can be kept in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg