Irresistible Persimmon Cookies
Warm and chewy, these persimmon cookies infused with cozy spices are the perfect treat for any occasion. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or as a delightful snack!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup ripe persimmons (mashed)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare Your Persimmons: Peel and mash the ripe persimmons until smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cream Sugars and Butter: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy (about three minutes).
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the mashed persimmons to the creamed mixture. Slowly mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between them. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Transfer cookies to plates to cool slightly before enjoying them warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg