Soft spiced gingerbread latte (Printable Version)

Soft, spiced gingerbread enhanced with espresso and white chocolate drizzle for festive winter moments.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons ground ginger
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
10 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 large egg
12 - 1/4 cup molasses
13 - 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ For Rolling

15 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar

→ White Chocolate Drizzle

16 - 4 ounces white chocolate, chopped or chips
17 - 1 teaspoon coconut or vegetable oil (optional)

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - Using a mixer, cream softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Beat in egg, molasses, instant espresso powder, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until combined; avoid overmixing.
06 - Scoop dough into 1 1/2 tablespoon-sized balls and roll each in granulated sugar to coat.
07 - Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared sheets to allow expansion.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set and tops appear crackled. Cool on sheets 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
09 - Melt white chocolate with optional coconut oil in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
10 - Drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled cookies using a spoon or piping bag. Allow to set before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Invigorating combination of gingerbread and espresso flavors
  • Beautiful presentation with white chocolate drizzle for special occasions
02 -
  • Contains wheat, milk, and eggs which may trigger food allergies
  • White chocolate may contain soy lecithin, check ingredient labels
03 -
  • For a stronger coffee flavor, increase espresso powder slightly in the dough
  • Add a sprinkle of black pepper for extra warmth and depth
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