Gingerbread Latte Cookies – The Perfect Cozy Coffee-Inspired Treat
These chewy gingerbread latte cookies combine classic holiday spice with rich espresso for a cozy, coffeehouse-inspired treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter melted
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup unsulphured molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- Optional: coarse sugar for rolling
Instructions
- 1. Whisk together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt. Set aside.
- 2. In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter with brown sugar and molasses until smooth.
- 3. Add egg, vanilla, and espresso powder; whisk until combined.
- 4. Fold in dry ingredients until just mixed. Chill dough for 30–60 minutes.
- 5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
- 6. Roll dough into balls (about 1.5 tbsp each) and coat in sugar.
- 7. Place on sheets and bake 8–10 minutes, until edges are set.
- 8. Cool on pan 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
- 9. Drizzle with icing or glaze if desired.
- 10. Serve with coffee or milk and enjoy!
Notes
Chilling the dough is key to keeping the cookies thick and chewy.
Use unsulphured molasses for best flavor.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for later.