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Orange Clove Cookies

Cozy Orange Clove Cookies to Spice Up Your Holidays

Delight in the warm flavors and aromatic spices of these Orange Clove Cookies, perfect for the holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can use a gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda no substitutes recommended
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves can use ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon no substitutes recommended
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom can replace with nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter can use margarine as a dairy-free alternative
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses no substitutes recommended
  • 1/4 cup honey can be replaced with agave syrup
  • 1 large egg can substitute with flax egg
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/4 cup orange juice can use lemon juice for a different citrus touch

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Orange Clove Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the molasses, honey, egg, orange zest, and juice and mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. Drop rounded portions of dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each mound.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature, avoid overmixing the dough, and store cookies in an airtight container.

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