Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp (5g) baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp (4g) ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup (120g) concentrated pear butter or finely diced dried pears
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) pear juice or milk
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) ground cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla, beating on medium speed until fully incorporated and smooth.
  3. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cloves in a separate small bowl.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed.
  5. Gently fold in the pear butter or dried pear pieces by hand until the pieces are evenly distributed without overworking the dough.
  6. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto parchment-lined sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and barely golden, but centers still look slightly soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Whisk together powdered sugar, pear juice or milk, and cinnamon, then drizzle over cookies once completely cooled.