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Orange Clove Cookies

Delicious Orange Clove Cookies for a Cozy Holiday Treat

Delightful Orange Clove Cookies infused with warm spices and fresh citrus. Perfect for cozy moments or holiday 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: Dessert
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Feel free to substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Do not substitute to maintain texture.
  • 1/2 cup Molasses Dark corn syrup can be used for a different flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Maple syrup can be an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cloves Allspice or nutmeg can be used as substitutes.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon No substitutions recommended.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground cardamom Ground ginger can be a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Orange zest Lemon zest can be used as an alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Butter Use vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 large Egg Aquafaba or flax egg can be used as vegan substitutes.
Optional Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar Adjust for desired sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk or non-dairy milk Choose your favorite type.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • Wire Rack

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 medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and spices.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, molasses, honey, and egg until light and fluffy.
  4. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a thick dough forms.
  5. Drop rounded spoonfuls of the dough onto the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden brown. They should be slightly soft in the center.
  7. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For a glaze, mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth and drizzle over cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for optimal texture. Do not overmix the dough to keep them soft.

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