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Orange Clove Cookies

Orange Clove Cookies: Festive Spiced Joy for Your Holidays

These delightful Orange Clove Cookies combine zesty orange with warm spices for a magical holiday treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest fresh
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice fresh
For Optional Mix-Ins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy, then add molasses and honey.
  4. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Fold in orange zest and orange juice until evenly distributed.
  6. Scoop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are soft.
  8. Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for the best texture. Adjust spices to taste and avoid overmixing the dough.

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