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.