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Orange Clove Cookies

Irresistible Orange Clove Cookies for a Cozy Holiday Treat

Delight in the festive flavors of Orange Clove Cookies, perfect for cozy gatherings and holiday gifting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 1/4 cup Molasses
  • 2 cups Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon and additional spices (ginger, nutmeg, cardamom, clove, allspice)
  • 1 tablespoon Orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Icing sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon Cointreau optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground clove

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together softened butter and honey until light and fluffy. Mix in molasses and vanilla extract.
  2. Gradually add flour and spices while mixing on low speed until a cohesive dough forms.
  3. Roll dough into balls, flatten with a cookie stamp or floured surface, and place on a baking sheet.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
  5. Prepare glaze and brush over warm cookies, then return for a final bake of 3-5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature butter and apply glaze to warm cookies.

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