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Orange Clove Cookies

Orange Clove Cookies

These Orange Clove Cookies combine citrusy orange zest with warm spices for a delightful treat that embodies the flavors of cozy evenings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Sweets & Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp orange zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • cookie scoop
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add in the large egg, orange zest, and fresh orange juice to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each one.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
  8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 90mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Dust with powdered sugar for extra sweetness if desired.

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