Description
Delightful Orange Clove Cookies that combine the zesty brightness of oranges with the warm, aromatic spice of cloves. Perfect for autumn gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1/4 cup Orange Juice
- 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cloves
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (optional)
- Chopped Nuts or Dried Fruit (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate the Eggs: Add the egg, orange juice, and vanilla extract (if using) to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Add Zest and Spices: Stir in freshly grated orange zest and ground cloves.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently.
- Form the Cookies: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between each.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; centers should look slightly undercooked.
- Cool: Let cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for better shape and flavor. Adjust cloves to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, orange, cloves, autumn, baking, dessert