Orange Clove Cookies (Printable Version)
Fragrant cookies with bright orange zest and warm spices for festive occasions
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cloves
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 teaspoons orange zest
09 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ For Decoration
11 - 2 tablespoons coarse sugar
12 - Additional orange zest
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cloves. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
04 - Beat in the egg, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
07 - Flatten each cookie slightly. Sprinkle with coarse sugar and additional orange zest if desired.
08 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
09 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Top Tips:
01 -
- The aroma alone will make your kitchen feel like the holidays
- They strike that perfect balance between sophisticated and comfortingly simple
02 -
- Overbaking by even a minute will make these lose their tender center
- Freshly grated orange zest releases more oils than pre grated versions
03 -
- Zest your orange before squeezing it for juice, much easier that way
- These freeze beautifully either as dough or baked cookies