Ingredients

How to make it

  • Grease OR spray cookie sheets.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Beat together the butter and sugar until smooth
  • Add the egg and vanilla.
  • Beat well.
  • Beat in the flour, baking powder, cloves and salt.
  • Beat well.
  • Roll dough into a ball.
  • Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • With pin, roll dough to 1/4" thickness.
  • Cut dough as desired.
  • Bake on prepared pans for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Cool on racks.
  • Start next batch.

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    " It was good "
    taboulichic ate it and said...
    I thought they were great, but my daughter for whom they were made said they were too "shortbready". I'd've given it 5 stars if she'd've liked them!
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  • lacrenshaw 15 years ago
    Thanks for the tag, blue! And for the five too.. Even as a kid, I liked the clove flavor. Well,, and also nutmeg, cinnamon, etc. I hope you enjoy these delicious cookies!
    Lorraine
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    " It was excellent "
    bluewaterandsand ate it and said...
    I love cloves and I love this recipe. I'm sure I would not be able to stop eating these.I'm going to flag you as unique!
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    " It was excellent "
    dragonwings647 ate it and said...
    Love cloves too. Can't wait to try these. Thanks
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  • lovebreezy 15 years ago
    How nice to see an old-time flavored cookie. It takes itself out of the mix of identical cookie recipes.
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  • lacrenshaw 15 years ago
    A woman after my own heart, julia! Oh, I do so love cloves... Thanks for the 5, my friend and enjoy the cookies.
    Lorraine
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    " It was excellent "
    juels ate it and said...
    Love the taste of cloves! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
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