Orange Clove Cookies: Easy Festive Treats for Cozy Baking
Delightful orange clove cookies that are perfect for cozy baking sessions during the festive season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cloves, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, orange zest, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Form dough into balls and roll them in granulated sugar.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden.
- Let cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
- Experiment with different spices like nutmeg for varied taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 5 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 1 gram
- Cholesterol: 25 milligrams
Keywords: Orange Clove Cookies, Festive Treats, Cozy Baking