Orange Clove Christmas Cookies: Best Festive Spiced Shortbread
Delight in the holiday spirit with these Orange Clove Christmas Cookies, a perfect blend of festive flavors in a spiced shortbread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, powdered sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the orange zest, vanilla extract, and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground cloves, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until combined.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten each ball slightly and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Orange Clove Christmas Cookies, Festive Spiced Shortbread