Maple Frosted Raisin Cookies

Maple Frosted Raisin Cookies Recipe

Raisin Cookies:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup applesauce
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Maple Frosting:

• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon maple extract
• Raisins

1. Preheat oven to 375F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat flour, granulated sugar, butter, applesauce, egg, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt with an electric mixer on low speed until well mixed, about 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Stir in raisins and walnuts.
4. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets.
5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
6. Remove cookies from oven and let stand for 1 minute on sheet before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
7. Prepare Maple Frosting:
   In a small mixing bowl, beat powdered sugar, butter, milk and maple extract on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
8. Spread frosting over cooled cookies and place 2 raisins in center of each cookie.

This recipe yields about 3 dozen Maple Frosted Raisin Cookies