Spicy Pear Cookies

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and packed brown sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Stir in the diced pear, raisins, and chopped walnuts. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center springs back lightly when touched. (15 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins If making the lemon glaze, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth. Spoon the glaze over the cooled cookies. (5 minutes)