Description
These Gingerbread Latte Cookies combine the cozy flavors of gingerbread and coffee in one soft and chewy treat, perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons brewed coffee, cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg, molasses, coffee, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until the dough comes together.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
- Gently flatten each cookie ball with the bottom of a glass or your hand.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies are lightly browned.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
For longer storage, freeze the cookies for up to 3 months.
If you prefer a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend that measures cup-for-cup as a substitute for the all-purpose flour.
For a crispier texture, flatten the dough balls more before baking and bake an extra 1-2 minutes.
Feel free to add mix-ins like chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried cranberries to the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg