Orange Clove Cookies (Printable)

Fragrant, zesty cookies combining bright orange with warm clove for a unique, festive treat perfect for tea time or holiday gatherings.

# What You’ll 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 Prepare:

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 softened butter and granulated 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 fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until dough forms.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly and top with coarse sugar and extra zest.
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 finish cooling.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination hits this incredible sweet spot between refreshing and cozy, like sunshine meeting a warm blanket
  • These cookies stay soft for days, making them perfect for gifting or holiday platters
  • The recipe comes together quickly but tastes like something much more fancy and involved
02 -
  • Room temperature butter makes all the difference in achieving that perfectly fluffy texture
  • Freshly grated orange zest releases more oils and gives you way more flavor than bottled stuff
  • These cookies continue baking on the hot sheet, so pull them out when the edges just start to color
03 -
  • Zest your orange before juicing it, it is so much easier to handle the fruit while it is still firm
  • If you love bold spice, start with 1 1/2 teaspoons of cloves for an even more pronounced warming flavor

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