Description
Gingerbread Latte Cookies are made with cozy gingerbread spices, a hint of espresso powder, and topped with a spiced maple icing—just like your favorite holiday latte in cookie form!
Ingredients
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- Gingerbread Latte Cookie Dough
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/2 cup dark or light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup unsulphured molasses
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp espresso powder
- 2 1/2 cups + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- Spiced Maple Icing
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp salted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2–3 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Scrape bowl as needed.
- Mix in molasses, then add egg and vanilla; blend until smooth.
- Whisk dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices) in a separate bowl.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix just until a dough forms.
- Scoop dough into 4-tablespoon balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Space cookies 1½ inches apart and bake 9–10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheet briefly, then transfer to a rack.
- Whisk icing ingredients together until smooth. Adjust with milk or powdered sugar as needed.
- Drizzle icing over cooled cookies and let set.
Notes
- Chilling the dough prevents spreading and keeps the cookies thick and soft.
- Add more espresso powder if you want a stronger latte flavor.
- Allow icing to fully set before storing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American