Vanilla Latte Cookies

Vanilla Latte Cookies

Soft and chewy cookies with hints of espresso and vanilla topped with a vanilla coffee glaze and a delicate latte heart pattern. Coffee fans will love these a latte!

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Key Ingredients in Vanilla Latte Cookies

These cookies are the perfect balance of soft and chewy using flour, baking soda, baking powder, espresso powder, salted butter, brown sugar, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. The coffee flavor comes from the use of espresso powder. I use King Arthur brand which packs a lot of punch in only 2 teaspoons. Using vanilla bean paste captures a lovely vanilla flavor and also leaves pretty little vanilla bean specks in the cookies. If you don’t have vanilla bean paste, you can use a high-quality vanilla extract.

Tip: Looking for another use for espresso powder? I think you will love my Coffeehouse Cookies!

Decorating Notes

These cookies are topped with a vanilla coffee glaze and a latte heart pattern. When decorating the cookies, I recommend decorating one cookie at a time. Start by spreading the coffee glaze on the cookie, then immediately follow by piping small white dots around the cookie. The glaze needs to still be wet in order for the pattern to turn out properly. Use a toothpick or a decorating scribe to pull through each dot in a circular motion around the edge of the cookie. The dots will then resemble the cutest little hearts!

Storage Instructions

These vanilla latte cookies can be stored in an air-tight container for up to 5 days. Enjoy them the day they’re baked for the best flavor and texture!

Can I freeze Vanilla Latte Cookies?

Yes, you can freeze the baked cookies. I recommend waiting to decorate them until they have been thawed to room temperature.

The unbaked cookie dough can also be frozen. I recommend allowing the dough to thaw in the fridge and then soften to room temperature so that it’s more workable before baking.