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Orange Clove Cookies – A Warm and Festive Spiced Treat Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Orange Clove Cookies are a warm and festive spiced treat perfect for the holiday season. Combining aromatic ground cloves and cinnamon with bright orange zest and juice, these soft cookies offer a delightful balance of citrus and spice. Rolled optionally in sugar for a sparkling finish, they are easy to prepare and bake, making them a cozy and inviting dessert for family gatherings or gift-giving.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional

  • Additional granulated sugar for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, and orange zest until well combined. This will evenly distribute the spices and leavening agents throughout the dough.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer. This step is essential for a tender cookie texture.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, orange juice, and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture until fully incorporated and smooth, creating a flavorful base for the dough.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until a soft, cohesive dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Shape the Cookies: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a smooth ball. If desired, roll the dough balls in additional granulated sugar to add a sparkling finish and slight crunch.
  7. Arrange on Baking Sheets: Place the shaped dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
  8. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers have set, indicating they are fully baked.
  9. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

  • The cookies develop richer flavors if left overnight as the spices have time to meld.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
  • For a festive citrus glaze, mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon orange juice and drizzle over cooled cookies for added sweetness and decoration.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/orange-clove-cookies-a-warm-and-festive-spiced-treat-recipe/