Best 10 Persimmon Cookies I Recipes

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In this article, we aim to provide you with a delectable collection of persimmon cookie recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and transform your kitchen into an aromatic haven. Whether you prefer soft and chewy cookies or crispy and crunchy ones, our carefully selected recipes cater to every cookie enthusiast. With step-by-step instructions and detailed ingredient lists, these recipes ensure a hassle-free baking experience, allowing you to create mouthwatering persimmon cookies that will leave you craving for more. From classic recipes passed down through generations to innovative flavor combinations, this article offers a delightful journey into the world of persimmon cookies, inviting you to discover the endless possibilities that this unique fruit has to offer.

Here are our top 10 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



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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.

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 SPICE COOKIES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield about 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 very ripe Fuyu persimmons, peeled, seeded and diced
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2/3 cup golden raisins
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons finely chopped pistachios

Steps:

  • Puree the persimmons in a mini food processor or blender until smooth; set aside.
  • Whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and salt in a medium bowl. Beat the butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the egg and vanilla until combined, then beat in 3/4 cup of the persimmon puree until combined. (The mixture may look curdled.) Reduce the mixer speed to low; gradually add the flour mixture, beating until just incorporated. Fold in the raisins with a rubber spatula. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop heaping tablespoonfuls of dough about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake, switching the pans halfway through, until the cookies are golden brown, about 13 minutes. Let cool completely on the baking sheets.
  • Make the glaze: Whisk the confectioners' sugar and milk in a small bowl. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the glaze over each cookie, then sprinkle with the pistachios. Let set, 10 minutes.

LOW CARB PERSIMMON COOKIES



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Mom loved to pick the mushy fruit from tree out back to bake the moist, delicious cookies. Now it's my turn. I have substituted the ingredients from the original "full carb" recipe handed down from Mom. Sorry Mom, but I think you would agree that this recipe is just as good.

Provided by d.rae

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 40m

Yield 24 cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup golden flax seed meal
2 tablespoons wheat bran
1/2 cup coconut flour
1/4 cup almond flour
1/4 cup soy flour
1 cup artificial sweetener (Splenda)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 eggs (beaten)
4 persimmons (2 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease cookie sheet or use parchment paper.
  • Peel and stem the persimmons then process them in food processor or blender.
  • Blend all dry ingredients together. Beat in eggs and persimmon pulp.
  • Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes in preheated oven. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to cooling rack.
  • Options: Add chocolate chips, nuts or/and raisins as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 22.7, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 107.4, Carbohydrate 2.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.2

GRANDMA'S PERSIMMON COOKIES



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This is another family recipe handed down through the generations. This recipe calls for dates instead of raisins which is nice for those who don't care for raisins. This is a nice spice cookie perfect for fall baking.

Provided by Laura_Ozz

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 24-36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup Crisco
1 egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup persimmon pulp
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup dates, chopped
1 cup walnuts or 1 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cream together the sugar and Crisco.
  • Add egg, vanilla and persimmon pulp until well blended.
  • Sift dry ingredients together and add slowly to the wet ingredients just until mixed well.
  • Fold in the dates and nuts.
  • Spoon out on greased cookie sheets and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 119.5, Carbohydrate 22.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 13.2, Protein 2.3

PERSIMMON COOKIES IV



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These homemade persimmon cookies taste great and are easy to make.

Provided by Andrea

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 cups persimmon pulp

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and ginger in a bowl; set aside. Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Beat in the persimmon pulp. Mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Drop spoonfuls of the dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until slightly puffed and golden brown, about 12 minutes. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 110.6 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

HEALTHY PERSIMMON COOKIES RECIPE



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This is a modified recipe of my favorite desert: persimmon cookies. I lowered its fat and sugar content and I increased its fiber, making these cookies an ideal breakfast or snack meal for people who want to enjoy great cookies and still want to live by the rules of a healthy diet. Possible substitutions: Instead of persimmon pulp you can use Organic reduced-sugar Apricot preserve. Instead of sour cream use buttermilk. You can try eliminating the whole grain flour altogether. Once you'll try them you'll get hooked!

Provided by home728

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24 cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup persimmon pulp
1 egg
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon sour cream or 1 tablespoon buttermilk
1/2 cup nonfat milk
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup raisins
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup psyllium husks (Trader Joe's)
2 cups quick oats

Steps:

  • Melt butter and mix with brown sugar, pulp, and egg together.
  • Add salt, vanilla extract and cinnamon, mix well.
  • Add flour, nuts and raisins and the sourcream, mix well.
  • Add baking soda, Psyllium fiber and the Quick Oats. Continue mixing.
  • Add nonfat milk. Mix well.
  • Spoon drop onto greased cookie sheet and bake at 325°F oven for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.6, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 14.2, Sodium 97, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 7.2, Protein 2

PERSIMMON COOKIES WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING



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This is a family favorite. The recipe comes from"Old Fashion Presimmon Recipes" by Bear Wallow Books from Nashville, IN. I have been making these cookies for years and my grown children complain that now they only get them at Christmas. The prep time does not include getting the pulp ready. I am only guessing at prep time.

Provided by Nana K

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 48 cookies, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups persimmon pulp
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon clove
1 cup nuts (pecans)
1 cup raisins
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 lb powdered sugar (3 1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and butter.
  • Beat in eggs and pulp,
  • then flour,
  • finally other ingredients in order given.
  • Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 10-12 min in 350 degree oven.
  • Cool and ice with Cream Cheese Icing.
  • Refridgerate any left overs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.4, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 57.3, Sodium 368.6, Carbohydrate 62.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 46.2, Protein 5.4

AUNTIE'S PERSIMMON COOKIES



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Auntie's persimmon cookies are deliciously moist, with the wonderful flavor of cinnamon spice. The holiday season wouldn't be complete without this old family favorite.

Provided by Culinary Envy

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 2h14m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 ½ cups persimmon pulp
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup confectioners' sugar
¼ cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon melted butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 green belt candy strips
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening (such as Crisco®)
36 red candy-coated chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat® nonstick baking mat.
  • Mash persimmon pulp in a small bowl and stir in baking soda to let mixture congeal.
  • Beat white sugar and 1/2 cup butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Stir flour, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt together in a second bowl.
  • Mix egg into the persimmon mixture. Add persimmon mixture and flour mixture to the creamed butter mixture and stir well to combine. Fold pecans and raisins into the batter.
  • Drop batter onto the prepared baking sheet using a medium cookie scoop.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until slightly browned and puffy, 13 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely on wire racks, about 30 minutes.
  • Mix confectioners' sugar, maple syrup, 1 tablespoon melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl until maple glaze is smooth. Place a sheet of parchment paper under the wire rack to catch the drips. Drizzle maple glaze onto the cookie tops using a spoon. Let set until glaze hardens, about 30 minutes.
  • Cut green belt candy into small leaf shapes using kitchen scissors. Combine white chocolate and shortening in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl and melt in the microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Drip some melted white chocolate over each cookie using a spoon. Place one red candy-coated chocolate piece in the middle of each cookie and add a green belt leaf to each side. Let set until frosting hardens, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 104.9 mg, Sugar 16.5 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe persimmons. They should be soft and slightly squishy, with a deep orange color.
  • If you don't have any persimmons on hand, you can substitute another fruit, such as applesauce, mashed bananas, or pumpkin puree.
  • Be sure to measure your flour correctly. Too much flour will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • 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 keep their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Persimmon cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are soft, chewy, and full of persimmon flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of cookies that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a new cookie recipe to try, give persimmon cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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