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Orange Clove Cookies

Aromatic Orange Clove Cookies for Cozy Winter Evenings

These Orange Clove Cookies blend warm spices and citrus flavor, creating a festive treat perfect for winter gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar coconut sugar for a lighter option
  • 1/4 cup molasses can substitute with honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup butter use coconut oil for dairy-free option
  • 1 large egg a flax egg can be a vegan substitute
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest or use lemon zest for variation
  • 1/4 cup orange juice applesauce can be an alternative for moisture
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder can replace with baking soda and acid
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar can use blended regular sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice for mixing with sugar

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in egg, molasses, orange juice, and orange zest until well combined.
  5. Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until a dough forms.
  6. Shape the dough into small balls and flatten them slightly on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden, then cool for 5 minutes on the sheet.
  8. Whisk powdered sugar with orange juice for the glaze and drizzle over cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze and glaze after thawing.

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