Soft Gingerbread Latte Cookies with Brown Butter Icing
Soft Gingerbread Latte Cookies with Brown Butter Icing are the ultimate holiday treat, combining the warm flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg with a rich coffee essence. Each cookie boasts a soft, chewy texture and is topped with decadent brown butter icing, making them perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet indulgence any day of the week. Their inviting aroma fills your kitchen and heart, embodying the spirit of winter festivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (browned)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp coffee or espresso powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, brown the butter over medium heat until it’s golden and nutty.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix browned butter with brown sugar until combined. Add egg and vanilla; stir until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients without overmixing.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until set but soft in the center.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before drizzling with icing made from powdered sugar and coffee.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg