Maple Raisin Cookies

Maple Raisin Cookies

Ingredients

 * 2 1/4 c All-purpose flour
 * 1 c     Granulated sugar
 * 3/4 c   Butter; softened
 * 3/4 c   Applesauce
 * 1       Egg
 * 1 ts    Pumpkin pie spice
 * 1/2 ts  Baking soda
 * 1/2 ts  Salt
 * 1 c     Raisins
 * 1/2 c   Walnuts; chopped

Frosting:
 * 4 c     Powdered sugar
 * 1/2 c   Butter; softened
 * 3 tb    Milk; to 4 tablespoons
 * 1/2 ts  Maple extract
 * Raisins

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

Enjoy.

Contributed by :
* World Recipes Y-Group