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Christmas Cookie

Deliciously Spiced Christmas Cookie Recipe for Holiday Bliss

This recipe for Christmas cookies combines zesty orange with cozy spices to create delightful holiday treats.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 21 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Essential for structure
  • 1 cup White Granulated Sugar Provides sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon Adds warmth
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cloves Infuses rich flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Leavening agent
  • 2 large Eggs Binding agent
  • 0.5 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Keeps cookies moist
  • 0.5 cup Whole Milk Adds moisture
  • 1 tablespoon Zest of Oranges Provides zesty flavor
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Confectioners’ Sugar Sweetens the glaze
  • 2-3 tablespoons Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice Liquid base for glaze
  • 1 tablespoon Cointreau or Grand Marnier Optional for flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and baking powder. Create a well and add eggs, olive oil, milk, and orange zest. Mix until combined and knead for 5 minutes. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Shape Cookies: Roll dough into a rope, flatten, and cut into diamond shapes. Space them on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake: Bake cookies for 9-11 minutes until lightly dry. Let them rest for 5-7 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool.
  5. Glaze Cookies: Whisk together confectioners’ sugar and orange juice. Dip cooled cookies in glaze and place on a rack to dry.
  6. Let the Glaze Set: Allow glaze to harden overnight for the best finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 45mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days. For longer storage, freeze unglazed cookies for up to 3 months.

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