Description
Delightful cookies infused with aromatic spices and topped with a vibrant zesty glaze.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and spices in a bowl. Set aside.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Beat in the egg one at a time, followed by the orange zest.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Drop dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden but center remains soft.
- Combine powdered sugar and orange juice for the glaze, then drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute with almond or coconut flour. Allow cookies to cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to prevent breaking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, holiday cookies, spiced cookies, orange cookies, dessert recipes