Orange Clove Cookies (Printable)

Zesty cookies combining bright orange with warm clove for festive tea time treats.

# 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 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cloves in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Mix in the egg, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Flatten each ball slightly.
07 - Sprinkle cookies with coarse sugar and additional orange zest as desired.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The orange zest makes these cookies taste brighter than any spice cookie youve had before
  • They come together in under 40 minutes from start to finish
  • The clove and orange pairing is unexpected but becomes instantly addictive
02 -
  • Overworking the dough once the flour is added will make these cookies tough instead of tender
  • The dough might seem slightly sticky but that's normal and prevents dry cookies
  • They continue cooking on the hot baking sheet so pull them out when edges just start turning golden
03 -
  • Grate your orange zest before juuing the orange it's much easier to handle a whole fruit
  • If you only have salted butter just reduce the added salt to a pinch
  • Room temperature ingredients combine more smoothly creating a better texture

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