Maple Raisin Cookies

aple 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