Gingerbread Latte Cookies - Cooking Like Kate

Gingerbread Latte Cookies on a cooling tray drizzled with icing

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
1/2 cup brown sugar packed
1/2 cup molasses
1 large egg
2 tbsp strong brewed coffee or espresso cooled

For the Icing:

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp strong brewed coffee or espresso cooled
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Set aside.
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground cloves, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the molasses, egg, and brewed coffee, mixing well.
1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup molasses, 1 large egg, 2 tbsp strong brewed coffee or espresso
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be sure not to overmix.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use gingerbread-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, brewed coffee or espresso, and vanilla extract until smooth.
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tbsp strong brewed coffee or espresso, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Once the cookies are completely cooled, drizzle or spread the icing over the cookies. You can also use a piping bag for more intricate designs.
Allow the icing to set before serving. Enjoy your delicious Gingerbread Latte Cookies!

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