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Orange Clove Christmas Cookies

Delightful Orange Clove Christmas Cookies for Festive Joy

Orange Clove Christmas Cookies blend buttery shortbread with spices for festive joy.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 14 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ginger fresh or powdered
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon clove
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice optional
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest fresh
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond/orange extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup icing sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon Cointreau optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground clove for glaze

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together butter and honey until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Gradually add molasses, mixing thoroughly.
  2. Sift in flour, salt, and spices. Incorporate orange zest and vanilla extract until dough is cohesive.
  3. Roll the dough into a log shape or press into a flat shape on a baking sheet. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Slice dough into 1/2-inch rounds and place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12-14 minutes.
  5. Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes. Prepare glaze by whisking together icing sugar, orange juice, and Cointreau until smooth. Drizzle over cookies and return to oven for 3-5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Freeze for up to three months.

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