Description
Enjoy these delightful gingerbread latte cookies perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Coarse sugar, for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk the dry ingredients in a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, salt, and espresso powder.
- Cream the butter and sugars in a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with both granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy—this takes about 2–3 minutes.
- Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla in the molasses, crack in the egg, and add the vanilla extract. Beat until the mixture is fully combined, rich, and slightly glossy.
- Combine wet and dry by adding the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix on low speed just until everything is incorporated.
- Chill the dough in the bowl for at least 1 hour (or up to 3 days). Chilling is crucial here—it allows the flavors to deepen and prevents the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
- Preheat and prepare your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop portions of chilled dough and roll each ball in coarse sugar for a sparkly finish.
- Bake the cookies about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers still look soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Enjoy! Brew yourself a warm cup of coffee or chai, curl up in your favorite chair, and enjoy your gingerbread latte cookies fresh and warm from the oven.
Notes
- Chilling the dough enhances the flavor.
- Double the recipe for larger gatherings.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg