Cozy Gingerbread Latte Thumbprint Cookies with Easy Espresso Glaze
These thumbprint cookies combine warm gingerbread spices with a bold espresso glaze for a cozy, sophisticated treat perfect for holiday gatherings or quiet evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ⅓ cup (120ml) molasses
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tablespoon freshly brewed espresso
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the egg until combined, then stir in molasses.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed or folding gently until just combined.
- Drop rounded teaspoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Press an indent into the center of each cookie with the back of a small spoon or your thumb.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set but centers are slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, espresso, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and pourable.
- Spoon a small amount of glaze into the thumbprint of each cooled cookie.
- Let the glaze set at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving or storing.
Notes
If dough is too sticky, chill for 15 minutes before scooping. Use fresh spices for best flavor. Press thumbprints gently to hold glaze well. Glaze should be pourable but not runny. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days or frozen unglazed for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 1.5
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1.5
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