Description
Deliciously spiced cookies infused with orange zest and topped with a zesty glaze, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons fresh orange zest
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or non-dairy milk (for glaze)
- A splash of orange juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl: flour, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, and baking soda.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and orange zest, mixing until combined.
- Combine the dry mixture with the wet ingredients until just blended.
- Scoop dough onto a baking sheet, flattening them slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with milk and orange juice.
- Glaze the cooled cookies and let them set.
Notes
Chill the dough if it’s too sticky, and avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, holiday baking, citrus, orange, spices