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Orange Clove Cookies

Orange Clove Cookies: Festive Bites of Spiced Joy

Delight in these Orange Clove Cookies, infused with warming spices and bright citrusy notes, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves or ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom optional
  • ½ cup butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • ¾ cup brown sugar or white sugar for lighter taste
  • ¼ cup molasses or honey for a lighter alternative
  • zest of 1 orange and juice adds moisture
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 large egg or flax egg for vegan
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar mix with orange juice for flavor
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cloves, and cinnamon.
  3. Cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Mix in the molasses, orange zest, orange juice, and egg until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet batter, mixing on low speed.
  6. Drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly golden and underbaked in the center.
  8. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice for the glaze.
  10. Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.

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