Gingerbread Latte

Name: Gingerbread Latte
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: GINGERBREAD SYRUP:; 3 tablespoons molasses; 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; LATTE:; 3 ounces brewed espresso; 1/2 cup whole milk; 2 ounces heavy whipping cream; Ground cinnamon, for topping

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 1 serving

Test Kitchen Approved

Embrace the underrated flavor of gingerbread this holiday season. This gingerbread latte is the perfect way to start out a chilly December day.

Ingredients

GINGERBREAD SYRUP:
3 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
LATTE:
3 ounces brewed espresso
1/2 cup whole milk
2 ounces heavy whipping cream
Ground cinnamon, for topping

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine molasses, brown sugar, sugar and water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook until sugars are dissolved, 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and vanilla extract; cool completely. Reserve 1 tablespoon for latte; refrigerate remaining syrup for future use.
Pour 1 tablespoon gingerbread syrup and brewed espresso into a mug; stir to combine. Froth milk and cream until foamy; pour over espresso. Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 latte: 380 calories, 26g fat (16g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 87mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.

Make a big batch of this recipe's gingerbread syrup, and you can whip up a festive gingerbread latte on any cold December morning. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

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