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

When it comes to fall baking, persimmons are an often overlooked ingredient. But these vibrant, sweet fruits make a delicious addition to all kinds of recipes, including these delightful Persimmon Oatmeal Cookies. With their soft, chewy texture and warm, spiced flavor, these cookies are perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea on a crisp autumn day.

If you're not familiar with persimmons, they are a fruit with a slightly sweet and honey-like flavor when fully ripe. They're great for bak...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups rolled oats
  • 1 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup English toffee-flavored baking bits (such as Heath®)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup persimmon puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen cookies

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Whisk oats, flour, toffee bits, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves together in a bowl.
  • Beat brown sugar and butter together in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy, 2 minutes. Beat in egg. Beat persimmon puree and vanilla into butter mixture.
  • Mix flour mixture into persimmon mixture until dough is just moistened and no streaks of flour or oats remain. Drop spoonfuls of dough 1 1/2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake cookies in the preheated oven until slightly browned on the edges, 8 to 12 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    181 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 27mg
    • Sodium: 221mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 78mg