Elevate your cookie game with these delightful Orange Clove Cookies, combining vibrant citrus and aromatic spices for a unique treat.

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2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 tablespoons freshly grated orange zest

1 teaspoon ground cloves

1 teaspoon baking powder

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, beat together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until creamy and light.
Mix in the freshly grated orange zest and ground cloves.
Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry mixture to your wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop mounds of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For a dairy-free option, substitute unsalted butter with coconut oil. To make it gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend.

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