Spicy Pear Cookies

These pear cookies have a delicious and rich flavor and can be made with or without frosting. Top them with walnut halves for a crunchy, fancy touch.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 299 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 large egg
• 1 pear - peeled, cored and diced
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts
• 0.5 cup butter, softened
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 2.5 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1.5 cups packed brown sugar
• 1.5 cups confectioners' sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and ginger; mix into batter. Stir in diced pear, raisins, and chopped walnuts.

Step 3

Drop cookie dough about 2 inches apart by rounded tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown and center springs back when lightly touched, about 15 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Step 5

Combine confectioners' sugar and lemon juice and mix until smooth. Spoon icing over cookies.