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Gingerbread Latte Cookies

Irresistibly Chewy Gingerbread Latte Cookies for the Holidays

These Gingerbread Latte Cookies blend spiced flavors and rich espresso for a festive treat that's perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 46 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free 1:1 flour for gluten-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 tablespoon Espresso Powder Substitute with instant coffee powder if unavailable, or omit for classic.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cloves Can be omitted if not preferred.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter Ensure it’s softened.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar for a healthier option.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar For rolling.
  • 1/4 cup Cooking Molasses Can substitute with dark corn syrup if in a pinch.
  • 1 large Egg Use at room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Icing
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For the icing.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Thins the icing for drizzle.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • cookie scooper
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, espresso powder, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and salt.
  3. Cream unsalted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add cooking molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until smooth.
  5. Gently combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Scoop cookie dough onto prepared sheets and chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  7. Roll chilled dough balls in granulated sugar and space them on the baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 10-11 minutes until puffy; cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
  9. To prepare icing, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth, then drizzle over cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For chewy cookies, pull them from the oven just before they look completely baked.

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