Pear and walnut cookies

• For 24 people
• Preparation time (dont cuisson) : 45 minutes
• Cooking time : 12 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Cookie Dough
  • All-purpose flour : 2 cups
  • Baking powder : 1 teaspoon
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Unsalted butter (softened) : 1/2 cup
  • Granulated sugar : 1/2 cup
  • Brown sugar : 1/2 cup
  • Egg : 1
  • Vanilla extract : 1 teaspoon
  • Ripe pear (peeled, cored, and finely chopped) : 1 medium-sized
  • Chopped walnuts : 1/2 cup
• Glaze
  • Powdered sugar : 1 cup
  • Lemon juice : 2 tablespoons

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Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Prepare the Cookie Dough
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
• Fold in the chopped pear and walnuts.
• Shape and Bake the Cookies
• Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
• Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
• Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Prepare the Glaze
• In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
• Glaze the Cookies
• Once the cookies have cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top of each cookie using a spoon or a piping bag.
• Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Tips

• Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming.
• Use ripe pears for the best flavor and texture in the cookies.

Information

• These pear and walnut cookies are perfect for a sweet treat or as a gift for friends and family.
• Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.