Maple Raisin Cookies

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). -----