Maple Raisin Cookies

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Title: Maple Raisin Cookies
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 36 servings

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

Recipe by: Land O Lakes Cookie Collection
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. Penny Halsey
(ATBN65B).

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