Description
Delightful cookies that combine the comforting flavors of gingerbread with the rich aroma of coffee, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ⅔ cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add Molasses and Egg: Mix in the molasses and the egg, followed by the vanilla extract and espresso powder. Beat until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This helps the flavors meld and makes the dough easier to handle.
- Scoop and Shape: Once chilled, scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between them for spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm and the centers are still soft. Allow them to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to wire racks.
- Decorate (Optional): If desired, drizzle melted chocolate or royal icing over the cookies and sprinkle with festive decorations.
Notes
For the best flavor, always use fresh ground spices. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender. Don’t skip the chilling step for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: gingerbread, cookies, holiday treats, coffee, baking