Description
Delicious gingerbread latte cookies blend the warmth of spices with the kick of coffee, creating the perfect holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup espresso or strong coffee
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing thoroughly but not overmixing.
- Fold in the espresso or strong coffee until just combined.
- Drop dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free 1:1 baking flour. Consider using coconut oil or vegan butter for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookie, gingerbread, holiday, dessert, latte
