Warm spices, bold espresso, and the cozy scent of molasses come together in these Gingerbread Latte Cookies—a winter favorite that tastes like your favorite seasonal drink in cookie form. Soft and chewy with just the right crackle on top, these cookies are spiced with cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and a touch of espresso for depth. Perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday gatherings, or afternoon coffee breaks, they’re everything festive and comforting in every bite.
Gingerbread Latte Cookies Recipe
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Equipment
- 1 electric hand mixer
- 1 3-tablespoon cookie scoop
- 1 baking sheet
Ingredients
Cookies
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 150 g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 100 g brown sugar
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 100 g cooking molasses
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
For rolling
- 30 g granulated sugar
Icing (optional)
- 40 g powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon milk, dairy or non-dairy
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions
Cookies
- Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside.
- Dry mixture: In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, espresso powder, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric hand mixer to beat softened butter on medium speed until it becomes very creamy and pale in colour. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar and cream together until fluffy.
- Wet mixture: Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract and beat together until combined.
- Add dry to wet mixture: Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until the cookie dough is just combined.
- Scoop cookie dough – Use a 3-tablespoon cookie scooper to scoop the cookie dough and release it on a cutting board lined with a scrap sheet of parchment paper
- Chill – Chill the whole board of cookie dough in the fridge for about 15 minutes, just until the outside is dry to the touch so that they’re easier to roll in your hands without sticking.
- Roll in sugar: Roll each cookie dough ball in between your hands until they form a perfect ball. Roll each ball in granulated sugar until they’re all coated. Place the balls on your lined baking sheet, leaving about 2″ in between each ball to allow for spreading
- Bake: Bake cookies for 10-11 minutes or until they’re puffy but still very soft. After taking them out of the oven, bang the baking sheet against a wire rack once to release the puffiness and create cracks on the cookies.
- Cool: Let them cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Icing (optional)
- Mix: In a small bowl, stir together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until it becomes a thick but pourable consistency
- Drizzle: Transfer the icing to a piping bag or use a spoon to drizzle it on top of the cookies.
Health Benefits of Gingerbread Latte Cookies
Although indulgent, these cookies offer a few flavorful benefits with warm seasonal ingredients:
- Spice-Powered Wellness: Ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves are known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
- Espresso = Mood Boost: The touch of espresso adds depth of flavor and a subtle caffeine kick to lift your mood.
- Molasses Richness: Molasses provides trace amounts of iron, calcium, and potassium—more nutritious than refined sugar alone.
- Customizable Sweetness: You can reduce sugar or opt for unrefined alternatives for a lighter version.
- Perfect for Gifting: Making homemade cookies offers emotional health perks by encouraging creativity, mindfulness, and joy during the holidays.
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