Spicy Pear Cookies
Soft, spiced, and bursting with fall flavors, Spicy Pear Cookies are the perfect treat for cozy evenings or holiday gatherings. These delectable cookies combine the warmth of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg with the sweet juiciness of fresh diced pear, creating a uniquely moist and flavorful bite. A hint of brown sugar adds caramel-like depth, while optional chopped walnuts bring a delightful crunch. Quick and easy to make, these cookies bake to golden perfection in just 12 minutes, making them an ideal homemade dessert or snack. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or stored for later, Spicy Pear Cookies are a seasonal delight that captures the essence of autumn.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cups Brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 Large egg
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Ripe pear, finely diced
- 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed butter mixture, and mix until fully combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in the diced pear and chopped walnuts, if using, with a spatula.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3120 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 143.6 g | 184% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.7 g | 334% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 444 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 1806 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 429.9 g | 156% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.5 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 222.4 g | ||
| Protein | 43.4 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 300 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 1102 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
