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Persimmon Cookies I

SUBMITTED BY: Patty Tindall  PHOTO BY: MollyB 

"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!"
Persimmon Cookies I Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 33 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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Original recipe yield 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 ripe persimmons, pureed
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  2. Dissolve baking soda in persimmon pulp and set aside.
  3. Sift flour, spices and salt together, set aside.
  4. Cream together butter or margarine and sugar until fluffy, beat in egg and persimmon. Stir in dry ingredients. Stir in nuts and raisins.
  5. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 19, 2003 by MATTHEW DONALDSON 
Since I found it, this has become my family's favorite cookie recipe! I like to add... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 18, 2003 by AVENTURA 
This is a stellar recipe for hachiya persimmon cookies! I'm bringing these to my family's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 2, 2007 by SHTTRBUGIN 
I have to give 5 stars based on hubby; I made these at his request, I had never had a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 12, 2008 by Amna & Sarah's Mom 
My step-daughter HATES persimmons, but I couldn't keep these in the kitchen. In an attempt to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 5, 2006 by Karen S. 
This recipe is wonderful. I was out of raisins and used dried cranberries instead. I was also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 25, 2006 by lorena 
stop searching this is the best persimmon cookie recipe MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 20, 2003 by Tammy 
These cookies were very good. I used butterscotch chips instead of nuts, but my husband... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 12, 2009 by ihearttobake 
I used 3 ripe persimmons and the persimmon taste was still too subtle for me. Next time, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 21, 2007 by TeaPotsOn 
I used Splenda instead of sugar resulting in excellent cake like cookies. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 22, 2002 by MADFROG 
The best persimmon cookies ever! I used walnuts as the recipe indicated - excellent! The... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Persimmon Cookies I

Servings Per Recipe: 18

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 171

  • Total Fat: 5.6g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg
  • Sodium: 176mg
  • Total Carbs: 29.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.8g
  • Protein: 2.1g

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