Best 4 Persimmon Cookies I Recipes

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**Persimmon Cookies: A Journey of Sweetness and Delight**

Persimmon cookies, with their soft, chewy texture and burst of natural sweetness, are a delightful treat that captures the essence of fall flavors. Made with fresh persimmons, these cookies offer a unique twist on the classic cookie recipe. But persimmons are not just limited to cookies; they shine in a variety of delectable treats. This article presents a collection of persimmon recipes that showcase the versatility of this unique fruit. From the classic persimmon cookies to persimmon scones with a hint of spice, persimmon upside-down cake with its caramel-like topping, and moist persimmon muffins bursting with flavor, there's something for every taste and occasion. These recipes celebrate the unique flavor and texture of persimmons, offering a delightful journey through the world of persimmon-infused desserts.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

PERSIMMON COOKIES



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This is an old family recipe. We use the Hachiya variety of persimmons. This is a very spicy, very elegant holiday cookie. Pecans can be substituted for walnuts.

Provided by Ruth

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 44.5 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

PERSIMMON COOKIES I



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These are moist and have a wonderful flavor of spice. You can freeze persimmon pulp to use later if you grow your own and have an excess. These are great fall cookies!

Provided by P. Tindall

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

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 egg
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Dissolve baking soda in persimmon pulp and set aside.
  • Sift flour, spices and salt together, set aside.
  • Cream together butter or margarine and sugar until fluffy, beat in egg and persimmon. Stir in dry ingredients. Stir in nuts and raisins.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 176.2 mg, Sugar 16.1 g

PERSIMMON COOKIES



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After making 3 different types of persimmon cookies today, these were clearly the favorites. Katherine Hakins Armstrong won the Indianapolis Star's 2005 Holiday Cookie Contest with this recipe. I used a mixture of chopped dates, dried apricots, and raisins, as I did not have enough raisins to make 1 cup. You may want to reduce the oven temperature as I found my cookies darkened too quickly at 375. I would also suggest using a lightly greased cookie sheet. Recipe listed is the original recipe.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h10m

Yield 5-6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup persimmon pulp
1 egg
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove
1 cup raisins
1 cup walnuts or 1 cup pecans
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening. Add the persimmon pulp and egg. Set aside.
  • Sift together the flour, soda, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves.
  • Combine dry ingredients with persimmon mixture and blend well.
  • Add raisins and nuts.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls on cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet and dip in powdered sugar.

CRANBERRY PERSIMMON COOKIES



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During the holidays, I bake double batch after double batch of these moist drop cookies. Dotted with dried cranberries and pecans, the cake-like treats never last long. -Cleo Gonske, Redding, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup mashed ripe persimmon pulp
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup dried cranberries or raisins

Steps:

  • Place persimmon pulp in a food processor; cover and process until smooth., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and persimmon. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and cloves; stir into persimmon mixture. Stir in pecans and cranberries., Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 6-8 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Choose ripe persimmons for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can mash the persimmons with a fork or potato masher.
  • Be sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help the cookies have a tender texture.
  • Don't overmix the cookie dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set around the edges. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.

Conclusion:

These persimmon cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a holiday party. With their sweet and slightly tangy flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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