Description
Delightful cookies infused with bright citrus and warm spices, topped with a zesty glaze for a perfect treat any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 2 fresh oranges
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, incorporating each before adding the next. Mix in the fresh orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and spices.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto lined baking sheets, placing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute unsalted butter with coconut oil. You can also use ground flaxseed in place of eggs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, orange glaze, spiced cookies, holiday baking, clove cookies