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Orange Clove Cookies

Orange Clove Cookies: Your Perfect Holiday Baking Delight

Delightful Orange Clove Cookies filled with festive flavors, perfect for holiday baking and gifting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda No substitutions.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Use pumpkin pie spice for a different flavor twist.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cloves Allspice can be a substitute, but use less for a milder flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground cardamom Can be omitted if necessary.
  • 1/2 cup Molasses Honey can be a substitute with a slightly different taste.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Maple syrup is a great alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Orange zest Lemon zest may be used but will alter the cookie's character.
  • 2 tablespoons Orange juice Use a citrus juice blend for variety if needed.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Vegan butter works well for a dairy-free option.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar Adding cornstarch ensures thicker consistency if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons Orange juice Try lemon juice for a zesty twist!

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop
  • Wire racks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground cardamom.
  3. Cream together the butter, molasses, honey, and orange zest until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, blending on low speed until a cohesive dough forms.
  5. Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  7. Cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  8. Combine powdered sugar with orange juice in a small bowl and stir until smooth to prepare the glaze.
  9. Drizzle the glaze over completely cooled cookies and allow to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature butter and don’t over-mix. Cookies should be light golden but soft in the center.

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