Description
Experience the delightful fusion of zesty orange and warm cloves in these soft, chewy cookies. Perfect for any occasion, they will surely brighten your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ground cloves, and orange zest until thoroughly combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add Eggs: Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until just blended after each addition.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mix into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Scoop Dough: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool Cookies: Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for five minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For an alternative flavor profile, substitute ground cloves with nutmeg. - Add chocolate chips or dried cranberries for a unique twist. - Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.