Description
Soft Gingerbread Latte Cookies with Brown Butter Icing are a delightful holiday treat that perfectly marries the warm spices of ginger and cinnamon with the rich flavor of coffee. These soft, chewy cookies topped with a luscious brown butter icing create a cozy atmosphere reminiscent of winter days by the fire. Perfect for festive gatherings or enjoying with your favorite hot beverage, this simple recipe will warm your heart and delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter (brown butter)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until golden brown and nutty; let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, mix cooled brown butter, egg, and vanilla until smooth; combine with dry ingredients.
- Scoop cookie dough onto baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10 minutes until edges are firm but centers are soft; cool on baking sheets.
- For icing, whisk powdered sugar and milk to desired consistency; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg