Coffee Gingerbread Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1½ sticks salted butter, room temperature.
02 - ¾ cup brown sugar.
03 - 3 tablespoons espresso or instant coffee powder.
04 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
05 - 1 large egg.
06 - ⅓ cup blackstrap molasses.
07 - 2¼ cups plus 1-2 tablespoons all-purpose flour.
08 - 1¼ teaspoons baking soda.
09 - 2 teaspoons ground ginger.
10 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
11 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt.
12 - Granulated sugar for rolling.
13 - 1 stick salted butter for icing.
14 - 1¾ cups powdered sugar.
15 - 3 tablespoons milk.
16 - ½ teaspoon vanilla bean powder.
17 - 1 pinch cinnamon.

# Instructions:

01 - Mix butter, brown sugar, espresso powder, vanilla, egg and molasses until combined.
02 - Mix in flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt until a soft dough forms.
03 - Roll dough balls in granulated sugar.
04 - Cook until edges are set but centers are still soft.
05 - Brown butter, then mix with powdered sugar, milk, vanilla powder and cinnamon until smooth.

# Notes:

01 - Combines gingerbread and coffee flavors.
02 - Can be frozen unfrosted.
03 - Cookies stay soft for days.

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