Description
Nostalgic Gingerbread Latte Cookies blend warming spices with espresso’s rich depth. Comfort meets elegance in this irresistible treat you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup (60 ml) molasses
- 2 tsps ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 2 tsps instant espresso powder or instant coffee
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps brewed coffee (cooled)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Position oven racks centrally and heat to 350F (175C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper for seamless cookie removal.
- Spice Blend: Whisk flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl, ensuring uniform spice distribution and preventing clumping.
- Creaming Station: Using an electric mixer, whip softened butter with brown sugar until the mixture transforms into a light, fluffy texture with a pale complexion, approximately 3 minutes.
- Liquid Harmony: Incorporate egg, molasses, brewed coffee, and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending until a smooth, homogeneous consistency emerges.
- Dough Formation: Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients on low speed, maintaining a delicate touch to preserve the cookie’s tender crumb. Gently integrate chocolate chips throughout the dough for even flavor dispersion.
- Cookie Crafting: Utilize a tablespoon or cookie scoop to create uniform dough portions. Arrange on prepared baking sheets with 2-inch intervals, gently flattening each ball to achieve a classic cookie silhouette.
- Baking Transformation: Slide sheets into the preheated oven, baking for 10-12 minutes. Monitor for golden-brown edges and set centers, being cautious not to overbake and compromise the cookies’ soft, chewy essence.
- Cooling Finale: Allow cookies to rest briefly on baking sheets, then transfer to a wire cooling rack. Serve while warm or store in an airtight container to preserve their delectable texture and spiced character.
Notes
- Spice Precision: Freshly ground spices amplify the latte-inspired flavor profile, creating deeper, more complex taste notes.
- Temperature Control: Ensure butter is softened, not melted, for optimal cookie texture and consistent creaming with sugar.
- Coffee Quality Matters: Use high-quality brewed coffee or espresso to enhance the authentic latte-inspired essence of the cookies.
- Chocolate Chip Distribution: Fold chocolate chips gently to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender, delicate cookie crumb.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg