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Spiced Orange Clove Cookies with Zesty Glaze Delight!

Deliciously spiced cookies infused with orange and clove, topped with a zesty glaze for a perfect treat.

  • Author: Dija
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, orange zest, and orange juice to the butter mixture and mix well.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
  8. Let the cookies cool on a wire rack.
  9. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth and drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • For a stronger flavor, let the dough chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Feel free to add chopped nuts or dried fruits for extra texture.

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