Orange Clove Christmas Cookies: The Best Festive Treat Recipe
Delightful and aromatic, these Orange Clove Christmas Cookies bring the festive spirit into your home. Perfect for holiday gatherings!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: cookies
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg large
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, ground cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, add additional orange zest.
- These cookies can be decorated with icing for an extra festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Orange Clove Christmas Cookies, festive cookies, holiday treats