Spicy Pear Cookies

Pears are one of the few fruits that ripen best off the tree. They are picked when they are mature but not yet ripe, and then allowed to ripen at room temperature.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Spicy Pear Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Ripe pear, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
• 0.5 cup Chopped pecans
• 0.25 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the chopped pear and pecans.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to make the glaze.
11. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.
12. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 14g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.