Spicy Pear Cookies Recipe
Spicy pear cookies combine the natural sweetness of ripe pears with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a delightful balance of flavors. A hint of chili powder adds an unexpected kick, making each bite both comforting and exciting. Perfect for cozy autumn days, these cookies are a delicious way to enjoy seasonal fruit!
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Calories: 220kcal
Servings: 10
Equipment
- Baking sheets
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Small Pan
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 2¼ sticks browned butter chilled this will yield the right amount of browned butter.
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup oatmeal I used old fashioned oats.
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp chai spice
- ¼ cup honey
- 2⅔ cup flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup roasted walnuts chopped.
- 4 oz pear preserves
Browned Butter Chai Glaze
- 6 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp chai spice
- 1 tsp honey
- sprinkly salt
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ tsp tspn vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp hot water
Instructions
- Brown Butter: Brown butter in a saucepan, then chill it in the fridge until solid.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixer, beat solid brown butter with sugars on high for 3-5 minutes, until pale and creamy.
- Add Eggs and Honey: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then mix in honey on medium speed.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and chai spices into the wet mixture; mix just until combined.
- Fold in Add-ins: Add oatmeal and chopped walnuts, mixing on low until just combined.
- Fill with Pear Preserves: Scoop 4 oz. dough balls, make a well, add a teaspoon of pear preserves, pinch to seal, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake and Cool: Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown, then cool for 20 minutes.
Glaze
- Brown Butter for Glaze: Brown butter in a pan, then stir in vanilla, honey, chai spice, salt, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Dip Cookies: Dip each cookie top in glaze and set on a wire rack to harden. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg