Description
These soft and chewy gingerbread latte cookies have warm spices, rich molasses, and a hint of espresso for a cozy holiday treat. Perfectly spiced and slightly caffeinated, they’re the ultimate festive cookie!
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Rolling:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
For the Latte Drizzle (Optional):
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp brewed espresso or strong coffee
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven – Set to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients – In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, espresso powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- Cream butter & sugar – In a large bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients – Mix in the egg, molasses, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine – Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Roll in sugar – In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then coat in the sugar mixture.
- Bake – Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 9-11 minutes, or until edges are set but centers are soft. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Make the drizzle (optional) – Whisk together powdered sugar, brewed espresso, and vanilla. Drizzle over cooled cookies for an extra latte touch!
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase the espresso powder to 1 ½ tbsp.
- Make it dairy-free by using vegan butter.
- For a crisper cookie, bake an extra 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg