Best 4 Persimmon Date Drop Cookies Recipes

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Persimmon date drop cookies are a delicious and nutritious snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made with simple ingredients and baked to perfection, these cookies are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without sacrificing your health. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy dessert or a healthy snack to enjoy on the go, persimmon date drop cookies are a great option.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PERSIMMON DATE DROP COOKIES



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What does one do with an extra cup of persimmon puree and a couple of cups of date pieces? One comes up with a new cookie recipe! These turned out the mounded cookies that our family so loves. When my husband commented 'these might be the best cookies you've ever made,' I knew they were good enough to share.

Provided by Nancy Anne Morris Martin

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Date

Time 40m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup coconut oil
½ cup butter
1 cup persimmon puree
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups unsweetened date pieces
1 ¾ cups rolled oats

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Combine white sugar, brown sugar, coconut oil, and butter in a separate bowl; mix until creamy. Beat in persimmon pulp. Add eggs and vanilla extract; beat until well combined, scraping sides of the bowl occasionally.
  • Stir flour mixture into persimmon mixture by hand until thoroughly combined. Add dates and oats; mix dough well.
  • Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool briefly; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 8.6 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 45.5 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

DATE DROP COOKIES



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From Pillsbury "Simply from Scratch Recipes"-unmistakably homemade! These are my husbands favorite, he says A+.

Provided by Rita P

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 60-72 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup water
2 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups chopped dates
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • In large bowl, combine first 4 ingredients; beat well.
  • (Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.) Add flour and soda; mix well.
  • Stir in dates and nuts.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.3, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 63.5, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 10.9, Protein 1.4

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

DATE DROPS



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These cake-like cookies are nutritious, flavorful and firm enough to pack well in brown-bag lunches.-Doris Barb, El Dorado, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Beat in eggs, milk and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in oats, dates and nuts. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 1 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and tops are firm to the touch. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Use ripe persimmons. Overripe persimmons are best for baking because they are sweeter and have a softer texture. To ripen persimmons quickly, place them in a paper bag with an apple or banana for a few days.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a cookie scoop to drop the dough onto the baking sheet. This will help to ensure that the cookies are uniform in size and shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help to prevent them from sticking together.

Conclusion:

Persimmon date drop cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for a snack, dessert, or lunchbox treat. With their unique flavor and chewy texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a new cookie recipe, give persimmon date drop cookies a try!

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