atmeal Latte Cookies with Espresso Icing Recipe
Indulge in the rich flavors of Vanilla Brown Sugar Oatmeal Latte Cookies with Espresso Icing. These delightful cookies offer a perfect blend of sweetness and coffee kick, making them a must-try treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 2 dozen cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks, 226g) salted butter
- 1 ½ cups (320g) dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste (or substitute with vanilla extract)
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups (158g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 to 2 tablespoons espresso powder (adjust for desired coffee flavor)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Espresso Icing:
- 1 tablespoon reserved brown butter
- 1 cup (180g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon espresso powder
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Brown the butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk constantly until it turns golden amber. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl.
- Prepare the dough: Mix brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients separately, then mix everything until just combined.
- Chill the dough: Cover and chill for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape and bake the cookies: Drop dough onto the sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare the icing: Warm reserved butter, add sugar, espresso, vanilla, and milk. Stir until smooth.
- Ice the cookies: Dip each cookie in icing and let it set on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase the amount of espresso powder in the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Vanilla Brown Sugar Oatmeal Latte Cookies, Espresso Icing, Dessert Recipe, Coffee Flavored Cookies
