I think cookie decorating and holiday cookie baking is a fabulous tradition.
It’s all about gifting and gathering people together…and throw cookies in there and I’m a happy gal.
The holidays are all about celebrating together, and it’s neat that we can even do that virtually.
I’m excited to be a part of this year’s The Sweetest Season virtual cookie exchange again, and I’m really excited about this recipe. (Follow along with the hashtag: #sweetestseasoncookies)
The wonder of Orange Spice Cookies
A few questions:
- Do you like citrus flavors?
- Do you like spices like cinnamon and cloves?
- Do you like decorating cookies…or just eating them?
If you answered yes to any of those, then you need to put this cookie recipe on your baking list.
It’s such a nice dough with the freshness of orange zest and then warm spices like cinnamon and cloves join the party, too. AND it’s a breeze to cut it into whatever shapes you or the kiddos around would like.
I went for circles, rectangles and Eiffel Towers myself and it worked like a charm.
I often find that gingerbread is a little too forward in flavor for me, and I think these Orange Spice Cookies are the perfect balance with a lighter but surprising flavor.
And you can even whip up your favorite icing recipe and decorate them if you would like. Loads of possibilities!
Oh and I bet Santa would LOVE these on his cookie plate on Christmas Eve.
Find the full list of The Sweetest Season cookie recipes here!
Happy baking, sharing and eating!
Orange Spice Cookies
Add some zest to your holiday cookie baking with these Orange Spice Cookies with orange zest, cinnamon and cloves for a warming combination.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tbs. dark corn syrup
- 2 tsp. freshly grated orange zest
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Instructions
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Heat oven to 350° F. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar for a few minutes until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, corn syrup and orange zest.
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In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and cloves. Then, gradually beat into creamed mixture in a few batches.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough into any shape about 1/4" thick. Cut into rounds, rectangles or your desired shape. Place 2" apart on baking sheets lined with parchment or a Silpat.
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Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are light golden. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
