Spicy Pear Cookies

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These pear cookies have a deliciously rich flavor — with or without frosting. Top with walnut halves for a fancy touch.

Submitted by Cheryl Statt

Updated on December 9, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

15

Yield:

30 cookies

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Ingredients

½ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pear - peeled, cored and diced
½ cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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.
Drop cookie dough about 2 inches apart by rounded tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets.
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.
Combine confectioners' sugar and lemon juice and mix until smooth. Spoon icing over cookies.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

299	Calories
9g	Fat
53g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 15
Calories 299
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 4g	22%
Cholesterol 29mg	10%
Sodium 104mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 53g	19%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 37g
Protein 3g	6%
Vitamin C 2mg	2%
Calcium 61mg	5%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 126mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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