Description
Delight in these Orange Clove Cookies, a perfect blend of warm spices and bright citrus flavor. Soft and fragrant with ground cloves, cinnamon, and fresh orange zest, these cookies offer a unique twist on the classic spiced cookie, ideal for holiday baking or anytime you crave a comforting treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute all the spices and leavening agents.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer or a wooden spoon to cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Flavors: Beat in the large egg, orange zest, and fresh orange juice into the butter-sugar mixture. Mix thoroughly to fully incorporate these flavorful ingredients.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients in batches, stirring continuously until a soft cookie dough forms without overmixing.
- Shape Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn a golden brown color indicating they are done.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set and develop texture.
Notes
- For a stronger orange flavor, add an extra teaspoon of orange zest.
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 5 days.
- These cookies can be frozen for up to one month; thaw before serving.
- Use fresh orange juice for the best aroma and taste; bottled juice may alter the flavor.
