Classic Latte Cookies with Vanilla and Espresso Glaze

Instructions

1. 1

   **Prepare Your Oven**: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

2. 2

   **Mix the Butter and Sugars**: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

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   **Incorporate Egg and Vanilla**: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.

4. 4

   **Combine the Dry Ingredients**: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.

5. 5

   **Blend Dry and Wet**: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, blending until just combined. If you’re using chopped dark chocolate, fold it in gently.

6. 6

   **Scoop the Dough**: Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, drop dollops of dough onto the prepared baking tray, spacing them a few centimeters apart to allow for spreading.

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   **Bake**: Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will look slightly underbaked, which is perfect.

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   **Cool**: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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   **Prepare the Glaze**: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, cooled espresso, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.

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    **Glaze the Cookies**: Once the cookies have cooled, drizzle the espresso glaze over the top of each cookie using a fork or piping bag.