Orange Clove Cookies
Delight in these aromatic Orange Clove Cookies, perfectly spiced and bursting with citrus flavor for a cozy treat.
- 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
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated orange zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ground cloves, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture; mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra burst of flavor, drizzle melted white chocolate over the cooled cookies or sprinkle with a little coarse sugar before baking.
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