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Persimmon Cookies

Persimmon cookies are a rare treat. They have all the cozy flavors you crave when the weather turns cool: cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves!

Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword cookies, fruit, persimmon
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 124 kcal
Author Madalaine

Ingredients

  • 1 cup persimmon pulp
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves ground

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F/175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and ground cloves and set aside.

  3. In another bowl, mix together the sugar with the egg, pulp, vanilla and vegetable oil.

  4. Gently fold in dry flour mixture until just combined.

  5. Spoon 1 1/2 inch drops onto the parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes until the edges are lightly brown.

  6. Cool on a wire rack.

Recipe Notes

Be advised, preparation time is considerably longer if you are making your own pulp.

SALT: if you are using regular table salt, use 1/2 the amount called for in the recipe.

Variations

Add in any of the following or any combination:

  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 2/3 cup raisins
  • 2/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
Nutrition Facts
Persimmon Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 17mg6%
Sodium 133mg6%
Potassium 56mg2%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 128IU3%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Calcium 15mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.