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Gingerbread Latte Cookies

Decadent Gingerbread Latte Cookies Perfect for Cozy Nights

Enjoy the rich flavors of gingerbread and coffee with these Gingerbread Latte Cookies.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 11 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup butter browned for depth, do not skip this step.
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar adjust to taste, if desired.
  • ½ cup light brown sugar adds moisture and a slight caramel taste.
  • 1 large egg at room temperature for better incorporation.
  • ¼ cup molasses use light molasses; avoid blackstrap for less bitterness.
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour no known substitutes for texture.
  • 1 tablespoon espresso powder substitute with additional flour if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger key spice that adds warmth and flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon compliments ginger seamlessly.
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg offers cozy depth.
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda leavening agent for spread and texture.
  • ¼ teaspoon salt enhances overall flavors.
For Coating
  • Additional granulated sugar creates a sweet, crunchy exterior.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Gingerbread Latte Cookies
  1. Brown the Butter: Start by melting butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: Combine cooled brown butter, sugar, egg, and molasses in a bowl until glossy.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, espresso powder, spices, baking soda, and salt; add to wet ingredients.
  4. Shape the Cookie Dough: Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes. Preheat oven and scoop dough onto baking sheets.
  5. Bake the Cookies: Bake in preheated oven for 9-11 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly underbaked.
  6. Enjoy Your Cookies: Cool cookies on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days or frozen for longer storage.

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