Orange Clove Cookies
Delight in these aromatic Orange Clove Cookies, featuring zesty citrus and warm clove spices, perfect for a cozy treat any time of year.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: coarse sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ground cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Optionally, sprinkle the tops with coarse sugar for extra crunch and sparkle.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until cookies are slightly golden around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, let the dough rest refrigerated for an hour before baking and enjoy with a hot cup of tea.
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