Gingerbread Cookie Latte
Cozy up with the ultimate holiday-inspired treat—this Gingerbread Cookie Latte is a festive blend of creamy, spiced perfection that will make your taste buds dance! Crafted with warm molasses, sweet maple syrup, and a medley of aromatic spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, this latte captures the essence of freshly baked gingerbread cookies in every sip. A shot of bold espresso or strong coffee adds depth, while frothy milk creates that signature latte creaminess. Top it off with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed gingerbread cookies for a café-worthy finish right at home. Perfect for savoring on crisp mornings or chilly evenings, this quick and easy latte recipe is your new go-to for seasonal indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 shot Brewed espresso or strong coffee
- 1 tablespoon Molasses
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.125 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- (optional, for topping) Whipped cream
- (optional, for garnish) Crushed gingerbread cookies or a sprinkle of cinnamon
Instructions
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, molasses, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground nutmeg.
Stir the mixture continuously until the milk is steaming and the ingredients are well combined. Do not let the milk boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Brew a shot of espresso or 1/3 cup of strong coffee in your preferred method.
Pour the brewed espresso or coffee into a mug.
Froth the milk mixture using a milk frother, whisk, or by vigorously shaking it in a heatproof jar with a lid.
Pour the frothed milk mixture over the espresso or coffee in the mug, holding back the foam with a spoon if desired, and then spoon the foam on top.
Top with whipped cream if using, and garnish with crushed gingerbread cookies or a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra festive touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Gingerbread Cookie Latte!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
385 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.1 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 191 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.6 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.3 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 369 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 833 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
