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 ==
# Preheat oven to 375°F; 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.
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Category:World Recipes
Category:Cookie Recipes
Category:Pumpkin pie spice Recipes
Category:Raisin Recipes
Category:Applesauce Recipes