Maple Raisin Cookies

Yields:	18 cookies
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	Preparation	20 minutes
	Cooking	12 minutes
	Ready In	1 hours

Ingredients

2 1/4	cups	flour, all-purpose
1	cup	sugar	granulated
3/4	cup	butter	softened
3/4	cup	applesauce
1	each	egg
1	teaspoon	pumpkin pie spice
1/2	teaspoon	baking soda
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1	cup	raisins, seedless
1/2	cup	walnuts	chopped
		---	Frosting
4	cups	powdered sugar
1/2	cup	butter	softened
3-4	tablespoons	milk
1/2	teaspoon	maple extract
1	x	raisins, seedless

Directions

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.

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A delicious,moist cake with a very unusual icing& a pleasant texture.Have only just made this cake & have tried a piece then frozen it,I hope it can stand the ordeal.

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