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Orange Clove Christmas Cookies

Irresistible Orange Clove Christmas Cookies for Holiday Cheer

These Orange Clove Christmas Cookies are a delightful blend of citrus and warming spices, perfect for the festive season.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional mixed spices
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger optional mixed spices
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg optional mixed spices
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom optional mixed spices
  • 1/2 teaspoon clove optional mixed spices
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice optional mixed spices
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest fresh
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup icing sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon Cointreau optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground clove

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, honey, and molasses until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Gradually mix in the flour, spices, orange zest, and salt. Stir until a cohesive dough starts to form.
  4. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into festive shapes, aiming for 1/4 inch thickness.
  5. Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are golden.
  6. While cookies bake, whisk the icing sugar, orange juice, and Cointreau until smooth and glossy.
  7. Once cookies are baked, cool briefly before glazing them, then return to the oven for 2 minutes to set.
  8. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle additional orange zest over the glaze for added flavor and decoration.

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