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Delicious Orange Sugar Cookies with Clove Spice

These Orange Sugar Cookies with Clove offer a delightful blend of citrus sweetness and warm spice, ideal for festive gatherings or cozy afternoons.

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground clove
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ground clove, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
  5. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container.