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Orange Clove Cookies with Spiced Orange Glaze

Orange Clove Cookies with Spiced Orange Glaze for Cozy Days

Delightful Orange Clove Cookies with Spiced Orange Glaze combining zesty oranges and warm spices, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 16 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free blend.
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Acts as leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Feel free to adjust.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cloves Modify to personal taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh orange zest Enhances citrus flavor.
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Should be at room temperature.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients.
For the Spiced Orange Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar Base for glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons Cointreau or fresh orange juice For flavoring the glaze.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • cookie cutters
  • Parchment Paper
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add in the egg and orange zest, mixing until incorporated.
  2. Sift in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves gradually, stirring until a soft dough forms.
  3. Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough to ¼ inch thickness and cut into shapes.
  5. Place cookie shapes on parchment-lined sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-16 minutes, until edges are light golden.
  6. Remove cookies from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar with Cointreau or orange juice until smooth.
  8. Dip tops of cooled cookies into glaze or drizzle over them. Return cookies to sheets to set the glaze.
  9. Return glazed cookies to oven for an additional 2-3 minutes, then cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is room temperature for better creaming. Don't skip chilling the dough for best results.

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