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Orange Clove Christmas Cookies

Delightful Orange Clove Christmas Cookies for Holiday Cheer

Embrace the festive spirit with these Orange Clove Christmas Cookies that blend buttery shortbread and warming spices.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 14 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Butter Softened; use coconut oil for vegan
  • 1/2 cup Honey Use maple syrup for vegan
  • 1/4 cup Molasses
  • 3 cups Flour Swap for gluten-free flour blend for GF
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Essential for balanced taste
  • to taste Spices (Cinnamon, Ginger, Nutmeg, Cardamom, Clove, Allspice) Customize quantities to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Zest Can substitute with finely chopped dehydrated or candied orange slices
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Almond or orange extract can be used instead
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Icing Sugar No substitutions
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Juice Freshly squeezed recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Cointreau Optional; can replace with another citrus liqueur or omit
  • to taste Ground Clove Optional, based on preference

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Refrigerator
  • oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream softened butter and honey until light and fluffy, then add molasses and mix.
  2. Gradually mix in flour, salt, spices, orange zest, and vanilla extract to form a soft dough.
  3. Shape the dough into a log or use cookie stamps. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Slice dough into ½ inch thick pieces and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden around edges. Allow to cool.
  6. Mix icing sugar, orange juice, and Cointreau for glaze. Drizzle over cooled cookies and let set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature, 2 weeks in the fridge, or frozen for up to 3 months.

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