Description
Warm, inviting cookies infused with orange zest and cloves, topped with a bright, zesty glaze. A family favorite during the festive season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Fresh juice of ½ lemon
- Fresh juice of ½ orange (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and orange zest, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cloves, and cinnamon in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined.
- Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are golden and soft in the middle.
- While the cookies cool, combine powdered sugar with lemon juice and orange juice to create the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and let it set before serving.
Notes
For uniform cookies, use a cookie scoop. Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for optimal results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, orange, cloves, holiday baking, dessert