Description
Warm, zesty, and a little spicy, these cookies combine bright orange, warm clove, and a sweet shiny glaze for a cozy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (for glaze)
- Pinch of salt (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Set aside.
- Cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet in two additions and stir until just combined.
- Chill the dough for 20–30 minutes in the fridge.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies, and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set and the centers look soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- To make the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with orange juice, zest, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Drizzle or dip cooled cookies in the glaze and let set for 15–20 minutes.
Notes
Use unsalted butter for better control of salt; sift powdered sugar for a smooth glaze; make sure the egg is room temperature for easier blending.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg