Soft Spiced Gingerbread Latte (Printable)

Soft spiced gingerbread infused with espresso, finished with creamy white chocolate drizzle for festive flavor.

# What You Need:

→ 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 packed light brown sugar
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 oil or vegetable oil (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter with 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 the wet mixture, mixing until just combined without overmixing.
06 - Scoop dough into 1 1/2 tablespoon-sized balls and roll each in granulated sugar for coating.
07 - Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set and tops crackle. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
09 - Melt white chocolate with optional coconut or vegetable oil in 20-second intervals in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
10 - Drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled cookies using a spoon or piping bag. Allow chocolate to set before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Infused with espresso for a sophisticated flavor
  • White chocolate drizzle adds a creamy finish
02 -
  • Contains wheat, milk, and eggs
  • Store cookies in airtight container up to 5 days
03 -
  • Increase espresso powder for a bolder coffee flavor
  • Add a pinch of black pepper for subtle extra warmth
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