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Spiced Orange Clove Cookies with Zesty Orange Glaze Recipe

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Delight in these Spiced Orange Clove Cookies, bursting with warm spices and zesty orange flavor. Soft and tender with a delicate citrus glaze, these cookies are perfect for festive occasions or a cozy treat any time of year.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • Zest of 1 orange (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure your cookies bake evenly and don’t stick.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside this fragrant spice mix.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy, forming a creamy base for your dough.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, infusing the dough with citrusy warmth.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Slowly add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients on low speed, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
  6. Shape Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons or use a cookie scoop to place dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  7. Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers are set, ensuring a perfect chewy texture without overbaking.
  8. Cool the Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preparing for glazing.
  9. Prepare the Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and fresh orange juice in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust consistency with extra orange juice if needed to achieve a drizzle-able glaze.
  10. Glaze the Cookies: Drizzle the orange glaze over cooled cookies using a spoon or piping bag for neat application, then sprinkle with additional orange zest for a bright, decorative finish.
  11. Set the Glaze: Allow the glaze to set for about 15 minutes before serving to ensure a pleasant texture and presentation.

Notes

  • Ensure butter is softened but not melted for proper creaming and light texture.
  • Use freshly grated orange zest and juice for the brightest citrus flavor.
  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • For a stronger spice kick, increase the ground cloves and cinnamon slightly.
  • Glaze consistency can be adjusted—thicker for a decorative drizzle or thinner for a glaze that spreads.

Keywords: spiced cookies, orange clove cookies, holiday cookies, citrus glaze, baked cookies, cinnamon cookies

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