Maple Raisin Cookies

Description

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

Ingredients

• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup butter; softened
• ¾ cup applesauce
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup raisins
• ½ cup walnuts; chopped

Frosting

• 4 cups powdered sugar
• ½ cup butter; softened
• 3 tbsp milk; to 4 tablespoons
• ½ tsp maple extract
• raisins

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F; grease cookie sheets.
2. In a large mixer bowl, combine the flour, sugar, butter,applesauce, egg, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt.
3. Beat on low speed, scraping the bowl often, for 2 to 3 minutes until well mixed.
4. Stir in the raisins and nuts.
5. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the cookie sheets.
6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly browned.
7. Remove from the pans immediately; cool completely.
8. For the frosting, combine the powdered sugar, butter, milk and maple extract in a small mixer bowl.
9. Beat on medium speed, scraping the bowl often, for 3 to 4 minutes until light and fluffy.
10. Spread over the cooled cookies.
11. Place 2 raisins in the center of each cookie.
12. Enjoy.