Description
Enjoy delightful Orange Clove Christmas Cookies, a perfect blend of sweet and spiced flavors perfect for holiday cheer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup Honey
- 1/4 cup Molasses
- 2 cups Flour
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon Clove
- 1/2 teaspoon Allspice
- 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Icing Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Orange Juice
- 1 tablespoon Cointreau (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Clove (for glaze)
Instructions
- Cream softened butter and honey together in a bowl until smooth and fluffy.
- Stir in molasses, then gradually mix in flour and salt, followed by spices, orange zest, and vanilla. Mix until soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough into a log shape or press into a cookie stamp or cutter. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Cut dough into slices about 1/2 inch thick and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Prepare the glaze by combining icing sugar, orange juice, and Cointreau. Glaze cookies, then return to the oven for an additional 3-5 minutes until set.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 44 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg