Bright Pear Cookies Delight (Printable Version)

Buttery cookies filled with juicy pear and warm spices, ideal for cozy afternoons.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 large ripe pear, peeled, cored, and finely diced

02 - 2 teaspoons lemon juice

03 - 2 cups all-purpose flour

04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder

05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

09 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar

10 - 1 large egg

11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

02 - Toss the diced pear with lemon juice in a small bowl and set aside.

03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.

04 - In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).

05 - Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.

06 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.

07 - Gently fold in the diced pear.

08 - Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

09 - Bake for 13–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

10 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

01 -

The pear stays tender and juicy inside each cookie, creating little pockets of sweetness that surprise you with every bite
These look unassuming on the plate but the kind of treat that makes people pause and ask what is in them

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Overmixing the dough makes these tough, so stop as soon as the flour disappears into the butter mixture
The pears release moisture as they bake, so these are best enjoyed within a day or two when the texture is still perfect

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Cube your pear into pieces no larger than 1/4 inch so they distribute evenly and cook through completely
Chill your dough for 15 minutes before baking if your kitchen is warm, which helps the cookies hold their shape