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Spiced Orange Clove Cookies

Irresistible Spiced Orange Clove Cookies with Zesty Glaze

Enjoy the delightful Spiced Orange Clove Cookies featuring a cozy aroma and zesty glaze, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 te teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon zest of 1 orange
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Zesty Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon zest of 1 orange for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • Spoon or piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Spiced Orange Clove Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and salt until fully combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar for about 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, zest of 1 orange, fresh orange juice, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and beat until thoroughly combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
  6. Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, looking for lightly golden edges and centers that appear set.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and fresh orange juice until smooth to prepare the glaze.
  10. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies using a spoon or piping bag.
  11. Sprinkle additional orange zest on top of the glaze and allow it to set for about 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

For best results, ensure ingredients are at room temperature. Don’t overmix the dough to maintain a tender texture.

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