How to Make Old-Fashioned Persimmon Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a unique and delicious treat to make this fall, look no further than old-fashioned persimmon cookies. These cookies are a classic recipe that has been passed down through generations, and for good reason. They're packed with the sweet and slightly spicy flavor of ripe persimmons, and are sure to be a hit with friends and family alike.

One of the best things about persimmon cookies is their versatility. They can be enjoyed as a simple dessert, paired with a cup of...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup persimmon pulp

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 48 cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cream together shortening and sugar. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
  • Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir flour mixture into creamed sugar mixture.
  • Stir in raisins, chopped nuts, salt, and persimmon pulp; mix well.
  • Drop by the teaspoonful on a greased or parchment-lined cookie sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
  • Nutrition

    87 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 45mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 56mg