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Persimmon Cookies

Seasonal persimmon cookie recipe with fresh persimmon pulp and warm fall spices. This recipe uses wheat flour giving these a earthy flavor. Top with a simple glaze.

Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Servings: 3 dozen
Calories: 125 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup butter unsalted at room temperture
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup persimmon pulp 2-3 large persimmons
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • Glaze
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 4-6 Tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 Tablespoon persimmon pulp

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the flours, baking soda, salt, and spices together. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add persimmon pulp, egg, and vanilla and mix until incorporated. On low speed, add the flour mixture, and blend until a dough forms. Fold in walnuts.
  4. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until cookies are set. Move cookies to a wire rack to cool.
  5. For glaze, in a medium bowl, combine the powdered sugar, orange juice and whisk until smooth. Stir in 1 Tablespoon of persimmon pulp. Dip the cookie tops into the glaze and set cookies on parchment paper or wire rack until the glaze hardens.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 125kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 67mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3dozen

Amount Per Serving

Calories 125

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 125kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 67mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 13g 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.