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Orange Sugar Cookies with Clove Recipe

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Delightfully soft and chewy Orange Sugar Cookies infused with fragrant clove and zesty orange flavors. These cookies are rolled in sugar for a sparkling finish and baked to perfection, offering a perfect balance of citrus brightness and warm spice, ideal for any sweet tooth craving.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (375g)
  • 1 ¼ tsp baking soda
  • 1 ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves (optional)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (226g)
  • 1 ¾ cup granulated sugar (291g), plus approximately ½ cup for rolling
  • 3 tbsp orange zest
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp orange extract
  • Orange gel food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, kosher salt, and optional ground cloves until well blended. Set aside this dry mixture.
  3. Infuse Sugar with Orange Zest: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a large bowl with hand beaters, combine the granulated sugar and orange zest. Use your fingers to rub the zest into the sugar, releasing its essential oils for maximum flavor.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugar: Add the softened unsalted butter to the zesty sugar and mix on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Continue mixing until the mixture is light in color and fluffy in texture.
  5. Add Eggs and Extracts: Beat in the egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and orange extract until fully combined and smooth. Optionally, add a small amount of orange gel food coloring to enhance the dough’s vibrant hue.
  6. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed. Beat just until the dough comes together with no visible streaks of flour, taking care not to overmix.
  7. Prepare to Scoop: Pour about ½ cup of granulated sugar into a small bowl. Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop out portions of dough.
  8. Shape and Roll: Roll each dough ball in the granulated sugar to coat completely. Place the sugared dough balls on the prepared baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart. Gently press each ball slightly with your fingers to flatten them just a bit.
  9. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 11 to 13 minutes. For soft and chewy centers, remove the cookies just before the centers look fully set.
  10. Cool: Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes after baking to finish setting, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • If you prefer a stronger clove flavor, you can increase the ground cloves slightly, but be cautious as cloves are potent and can overpower the delicate citrus notes.
  • Ensure the butter is softened, not melted, for proper creaming with the sugar, which gives the cookies their tender texture.
  • Orange gel food coloring is optional and used purely for aesthetic purposes.
  • Do not overbake the cookies to maintain their soft, chewy texture; they will firm up as they cool.
  • To store, keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

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