Orange Clove Cookies (Printable View)
Fragrant, zesty cookies combining bright orange with warm clove for a unique, festive treat perfect for tea time or holiday gatherings.
# What You 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
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat 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 butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
04 - Mix in egg, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly and sprinkle with coarse sugar and extra zest if desired.
07 - Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
08 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The orange zest hits your nose first, then clove creeps in like a cozy blanket
- These cookies stay soft for days, if they last that long
02 -
- Overbaking dries out these delicate cookies, so pull them when edges just start coloring
- Room temperature butter makes all the difference in achieving that perfect creamed texture
03 -
- Grate your zest directly over the mixing bowl to catch every drop of those precious citrus oils
- Let the dough rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes if it feels too sticky to work with