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Gingerbread Latte Cookies

Gingerbread Latte Cookies that Warm Your Heart This Winter

Delight in the cozy warmth of Gingerbread Latte Cookies, combining classic spices with a rich coffee twist for a festive treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can use whole wheat or gluten-free for a different spin
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda acts as a leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon Salt use sea salt or kosher salt interchangeably
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Ginger fresh ginger adds a vibrant twist
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon substitute with pumpkin pie spice for a seasonal flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Clove allspice can substitute if needed
  • 2 tablespoons Espresso Powder instant coffee can work as a replacement
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter add richness and moisture
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar can substitute with brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar provides depth and caramel flavor
  • 1 large Egg binds the mixture together
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract can substitute with maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup Molasses essential for traditional gingerbread flavor
For the Coffee Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for the sweet glaze texture
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon a touch of warmth for the glaze
  • 2-3 tablespoons Espresso or Coffee adjust to taste for sweetness and flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground clove, and espresso powder in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: Beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, vanilla extract, and molasses to the creamed mixture, mixing until smooth.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat in granulated sugar, placing them on lined baking sheets.
  6. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 13 minutes.
  7. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  8. Prepare Glaze: Mix the powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and espresso or coffee until smooth.
  9. Drizzle Glaze: Drizzle the coffee glaze over the cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier mixing, and do not overmix the dough to maintain the soft, chewy texture.

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