How to Make Spicy Pear Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spicy pear cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, with the addition of juicy, ripe pears adding a wonderful freshness to the classic cookie. These cookies are a fantastic way to make use of any extra pears you may have lying around, and are a great way to add a twist to your traditional cookie repertoire. The sweet and juicy pears are complemented by the warmth of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, creating a flavor profile that is perfect for the fall and winter seasons.

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 30 cookies

  • 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

    299 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 29mg
    • Sodium: 104mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 37g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 61mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 126mg