Edible Christmas Gifts #2- Chewy Orange Spice Cookies

For my second Edible Christmas Post, I wanted to make some cookies!  These cookies are so delicious, they are almost gone within 24 hours.  In fact, I am eating one as I write this post :-) 

Chewy Orange Spice Cookies

Ingredients:

3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 egg

1/4 cup dark molasses

2 tbsp. freshly squeezed orange juice

1 tbsp. orange zest

2 1/2 cup all purpose flour

2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. cloves

1 tsp. ginger

1/4 tsp. salt

1/2 cup sugar

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• In electric mixer, or using a bowl and hand mixer, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add the egg, molasses, orange juice and orange zest.  Mix until combined.
• Mix the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt together.  Gradually add to mixer until blended.  
• Put sugar in a small bowl.  Roll the dough into 1 1/2 inch balls, and roll in the sugar.  
• Arrange the balls on a baking sheet lined with a silpat or parchment paper.  
• Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until firm to the touch.  
• Cool and enjoy!

*These cookies will keep well for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.  Great cookies to give as gifts because they will stay good for awhile!

These moist and chewy cookies are sure to be a holiday favorite!  

Package them in a small, clear bag and tie with a beautiful holiday ribbon, or nestle them in a box lined with parchment paper!

Be sure to check out King Arthur Flour's website for everything you need for your holiday baking!  Supplies, ingredients, packaging and more!  

Happy Baking!