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

Original recipe (1X) yields 15 servings

  • 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

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

  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.

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

  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.

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

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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.