Orange and Clove Crisps

Capture the scent of an old-fashioned Christmas in a modern-day cookie. Sweet and citrusy orange blended with spicy clove make the perfect holiday treat, especially when shaped using your favorite cookie cutters.

AmountMakes about 4 dozen cookies.

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Preheat oven to 350°F.
In medium bowl, combine flour, cloves, baking soda and salt.
In large bowl, beat brown sugar and orange zest on medium speed for 1 minute. Add butter and beat on low speed until light and fluffy. Add egg and orange extract; beat until well combined. Add flour mixture 1 cup at a time, scraping bottom and sides of bowl and beating well after each addition. Divide dough into 2 disks. Do not chill.
On floured surface, roll each disc into a circle approximately 1/8 in. thick. Cut using 3 in. cookie cutter and place on cookie pan. Sprinkle with Sparkling Sugar. Reroll dough as necessary.
Bake 9-11 minutes or until edges of cookies are lightly darkened and firm to the touch. Cool cookies on pan on cooling grid 3 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely on grid.