Persimmon Cookies Dessert
Appalachian

Persimmon Cookies

Soft spiced cookies made with wild persimmon pulp.

27
Total Min
12
Cook Min
24
Servings
Easy
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 1.00 cup ripe persimmon pulp
  • 1.00 cup sugar
  • 0.50 cup butter
  • 1.00 l arge egg
  • 2.00 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.00 tsp baking soda
  • 1.00 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.50 tsp cloves
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.50 tsp salt
  • 1.00 cup raisins
  • 1.00 cup pecans

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. 2

    Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.

  3. 3

    Beat in egg and persimmon pulp.

  4. 4

    Mix flour with baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.

  5. 5

    Stir into persimmon mixture.

  6. 6

    Fold in raisins and pecans.

  7. 7

    Drop by rounded tablespoons onto greased baking sheets.

  8. 8

    Bake 12-15 minutes until set.

  9. 9

    Cool on sheets 5 minutes before moving.

  10. 10

    Cookies will be soft and spicy.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (24 servings)
Calories 297
Total Fat12g
Saturated Fat3g
Cholesterol11mg
Sodium33mg
Total Carbohydrate43g
Dietary Fiber3g
Total Sugars18g
Protein8g
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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