Ingredients for Soft Orange Clove Gingerbread Cookies
- Flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Orange Zest
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- Ground Nutmeg
- Light Brown Sugar
- Unsalted Butter
- Dark Molasses
- Water
- 1 large egg
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How to Make Soft Orange Clove Gingerbread Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar.
- Cut in 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, using a pastry blender or your fingers, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup molasses, 1/4 cup orange juice, and 1 large egg.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for a few seconds.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Place cookies onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy! (Serving size is approximate)
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
68g
Fat
29g
Carbs
11g