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Orange Clove Cookies

Festive Orange Clove Cookies for Cozy Holiday Moments

Delightful Orange Clove Cookies infused with aromatic spices, perfect for holiday treats and sharing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves Use less for milder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Can substitute with margarine
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs Flax eggs or applesauce can be used for vegan version
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar For optional icing

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spatula
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Orange Clove Cookies
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cloves, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Then mix in orange zest and vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, folding until just combined.
  6. Scoop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are set.
  8. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  9. For icing, mix powdered sugar with liquid until smooth and drizzle over cooled cookies.
  10. Serve and enjoy cookies on a decorative platter or gift in boxes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be made gluten-free and customized with variations like nuts or chocolate drizzle. Proper cooling is key for the perfect texture.

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