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Persimmon Cookies
Persimmon Cookies feature a soft texture with warm autumnal spices such as cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. The use of ripe persimmon pulp adds moisture and a subtle fruity sweetness, complemented by optional walnuts and raisins for additional texture and flavor. An orange glaze with fresh zest and juice adds a bright, tangy finish to these spiced cookies.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings:
36
cookies
Calories:
140 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the cookies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves ground
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup persimmon from about 3 persimmons, pulp
- 1 egg large
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup walnut optional, chopped
- 1 cup raisins optional, or dried cranberries
For the orange glaze:
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt and spices. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter with the sugar. Beat in persimmon pulp, egg, and vanilla. Slowly add in the flour mixture until everything is combined. Fold in the walnuts, if using, and raisins.
- Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for approximately 12-14 minutes or until cookies are brown around the edges and set. Let cool on baking sheets for five minutes and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the orange glaze, in a medium bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, orange juice, and zest together. Start with 2 tablespoons and can add more if the glaze is too thick. Whisk until smooth. Dip the cookie tops into the glaze and twirl the cookie. Set cookies back on wire rack for glaze to harden.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
140kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
66mg
(3%)
Potassium
80mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
89IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 36 cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 80mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 89IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.