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Spiced Orange Clove Cookies with Zesty Glaze Recipe

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Delight in these Irresistible Spiced Orange Clove Cookies that perfectly balance warm spices with bright citrus notes. Topped with a zesty orange glaze, these soft, tender cookies are a festive treat ideal for holiday gatherings or any cozy occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Cookie Dough

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Zesty Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • Zest of 1 orange

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ginger, ¼ teaspoon cloves, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon salt until evenly combined. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer, beat ½ cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in 1 large egg, zest of 1 orange, 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture on low speed, mixing just until a soft, pliable dough forms.
  6. Shape Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
  7. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes in the preheated oven until edges are lightly golden and centers are set but still soft; be careful not to overbake.
  8. Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice until smooth; adjust consistency if needed by adding more juice or sugar.
  10. Glaze Cookies: Once cookies are fully cooled, drizzle the glaze over them and sprinkle with orange zest for garnish.
  11. Set Glaze: Allow the glaze to set at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving to ensure a perfect finish.

Notes

  • Use fresh spices and fresh orange juice for the best flavor and aroma.
  • Store the glazed cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
  • Do not overbake cookies to keep them soft and tender.
  • Adjust glaze consistency by adding more powdered sugar if too thin or a splash more orange juice if too thick.

Keywords: baking, cookies, Desserts, holiday treats, Spiced Orange Clove Cookies, Zesty Glaze

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