Description
Delightful cookies combining rich flavors of ginger and espresso, perfect for cozy holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons espresso powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
- Additional granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well mixed.
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, then mix in the espresso powder until fully incorporated.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients gradually, mixing just until combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls, then coat each ball in granulated sugar.
- Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Make the icing by mixing the powdered sugar with milk until smooth.
- Drizzle the icing over the cooled cookies and let set before indulging.
Notes
For uniform cookies, use a cookie scoop. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg