Description
Orange Clove Cookies are soft, fragrant cookies made with fresh orange zest, warm ground cloves, butter, and vanilla. These citrus spice cookies deliver a cozy balance of sweet and aromatic flavors, perfect for holiday baking, afternoon tea, or everyday homemade treats. If you love orange cookies, spiced cookies, or classic citrus desserts, these Orange Clove Cookies will quickly become a favorite in your cookie recipe collection.
Ingredients
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
2. In a large bowl beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light and creamy.
3. Add the egg vanilla extract orange zest and fresh orange juice then mix until smooth.
4. In another bowl whisk together the flour baking powder salt and ground cloves.
5. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
6. Scoop tablespoon sized portions of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet leaving space between each cookie.
7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the centers remain soft.
8. Allow the cookies to cool for several minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Fresh orange zest gives the strongest citrus flavor so zest the orange right before baking.
Avoid overbaking because the cookies continue to firm up while cooling.
For a stronger spice flavor increase the ground cloves slightly if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg