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

If you're looking for a unique and delicious cookie recipe to add to your baking repertoire, then look no further than persimmon cookies. These soft and chewy cookies are bursting with the sweet and slightly spicy flavor of ripe persimmons, making them a delightful treat for the fall and winter months.

Originally hailing from the American South, persimmon cookies have gained popularity across the country for their one-of-a-kind taste and texture. Made with fresh persimmon pulp, warm s...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ripe persimmons, pureed
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • Place persimmon pulp in a small bowl; stir in baking soda until dissolved and set aside. Sift flour, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt into a large bowl; set aside.
  • Beat sugar and butter with an electric mixer in a separate large bowl until smooth. Beat in egg and persimmon mixture; add flour mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in raisins and walnuts.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    105 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 83mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 55mg