Spicy Pear Cookies Recipe

Name: Spicy Pear Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: COOKIES; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar or 2/3 cup dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup pear juice (GOYA) or 1/4 cup milk; 1 egg; 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup peeled ripe pear, finely chopped (1 medium); 1 1 cup walnuts or 1 cup almonds; 36 whole cloves; FROSTING; 4 cups powdered sugar; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 3 -4 tablespoons pear juice or 3 -4 tablespoons milk

Servings: persons

COOKIES
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar or 2/3 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup pear juice (GOYA) or 1/4 cup milk
1 egg
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup peeled ripe pear, finely chopped (1 medium)
1 1 cup walnuts or 1 cup almonds
36 whole cloves
FROSTING
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
3 -4 tablespoons pear juice or 3 -4 tablespoons milk

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["COOKIES: Preheat oven to 375*F.", "Cream the butter and both sugars in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed, scraping the bowl often, until creamy (about 2-3 minutes).", "Add the pear nectar and the egg; continue beating until well mixed (1-2 minutes).", "Reduce mixer speed to low; stir in the flour, pie spice, and baking soda.", "Mix until well blended (1-2 minutes).", "Stir in the pear and pecans by hand.", "To form each cookie, drop 1 rounded tsp.", "of dough onto parchment paper-lined cookie sheets; drop 1/2 tsp.", "of dough next to, but not touching, the larger piece of dough.", "Place 1 clove into the smaller piece of dough to resemble a stem.", "Repeat with remaining dough, spacing the cookies 2"" apart on the sheets.", "Bake for 10-13 minutes, or until set.", "Cool completely on wire racks.", "MAKE THE FROSTING: Combine all the frosting ingredients (except the pear nectar) in a small bowl.", "Beat with an electric mixer on low speed, adding enough pear nectar to reach desired spreading consistency.", "Frost the cooled cookies."]

1494

kcal

Calories

Fat

246

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: COOKIES, 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar or 2/3 cup dark brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Spicy Pear Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Spicy Pear Cookies

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