Description
Delightful cookies infused with fresh orange zest and warm cloves, adorned with a spiced glaze; perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cloves.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until the cookie dough forms.
- Drop rounded mounds of dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare the spiced glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and allow it to set before enjoying.
Notes
Cookies can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to three days before baking. You can also freeze the dough for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, orange cookies, holiday baking, festive treats, clove cookies