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.

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Mahbub Ahmed
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These cookies are the perfect combination of tart and sweet. I love them!


Shae Clark
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I'm not a baker, but these cookies were easy to make and they turned out great. I'll definitely be making them again.


hana assal
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These cookies are so festive and delicious. I love the combination of cranberries and persimmons.


Eric Dawes
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect holiday treat.


Anjali Lama
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.


Naseem v Jan
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I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I really liked these cookies. The persimmons balance out the tartness of the cranberries perfectly.


Yudatadeo Segirinya
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover cranberries and persimmons.


Noah Sateh
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I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're also not too sweet, which I appreciate.


Thando Hemsworth
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Amir jutt Amir jutt
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I wasn't sure what to expect from these cookies, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're really delicious and unique.


Jim Burrows
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they always turn out perfect. I've made them several times now, and they're always a hit.


Syed Iffat
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I love the combination of cranberries and persimmons in these cookies. They're so moist and flavorful.


Santosh Sunar
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious, and they were gone in no time.