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Gingerbread Latte Cookies

Gingerbread Latte Cookies
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Gingerbread Latte Cookies offer a delightful fusion of traditional gingerbread flavors and rich coffee undertones, making them an irresistible treat for the holiday season and beyond. These cookies are not only flavorful but also incredibly simple to prepare, ensuring that bakers of all levels can whip up a batch with ease. With warm spices like ginger and cinnamon combined with the robust essence of espresso, every bite is a festive celebration. Topped with a sweet coffee glaze, these cookies are perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday gatherings, or simply enjoying alongside your favorite warm beverage.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups All purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Ground ginger
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Ground clove
  • 1 tbsp Espresso powder
  • 1 1/2 sticks Unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar (dark or light)
  • 1/4 cup White granulated sugar
  • 1 Large egg (room temperature)
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup Molasses
  • White granulated sugar (for rolling)
  • 1 1/2 cup Powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1/4 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp Espresso or strong coffee (adjust as needed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, ground clove, and espresso powder.
  3. In another bowl, cream softened butter with brown and white sugars until fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract; mix in molasses until smooth.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until just combined.
  5. Shape dough into 2-inch balls, roll in granulated sugar, and place on prepared baking sheets.
  6. Bake for about 13 minutes or until edges set. Cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
  7. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, cinnamon, and coffee together until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.

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