Old-Fashioned Persimmon Cookies

Name: Old-Fashioned Persimmon Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup shortening; 1 cup white sugar; 1 egg; 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 0.5 teaspoon baking soda; 0.5 teaspoon baking powder; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1 cup persimmon pulp

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These persimmon cookies come from an old family recipe. We use the Hachiya variety of persimmons. It is a very spicy, very elegant holiday cookie. Pecans can be substituted for walnuts.

Submitted by Ruth

Updated on December 9, 2024

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

48

Yield:

48 cookies

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½ cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt, divided
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup persimmon pulp

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cream together shortening and sugar. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir flour mixture into creamed sugar mixture.
Stir in raisins, chopped nuts, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and persimmon pulp; mix well.
Drop by the teaspoonful on a greased or parchment-lined cookie sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

87	Calories
4g	Fat
13g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 87
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Cholesterol 4mg	1%
Sodium 45mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 1g	2%
Vitamin C 3mg	4%
Calcium 10mg	1%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 56mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Old-Fashioned Persimmon Cookies

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