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Persimmon Cookies Recipe

Persimmon Cookies Recipe

This persimmon cookies recipe creates soft, flavorful cookies made with ripe persimmon pulp, warm spices, and simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for fall baking, holiday treats, or cozy desserts with coffee or tea.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 20 Cookies
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup ripe persimmon pulp
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • ½ cup raisins

Method
 

  1. Mash ripe persimmons into pulp.
  2. Mix dry ingredients.
  3. Cream butter and sugar.
  4. Add persimmon pulp, egg, and vanilla.
  5. Combine with dry ingredients.
  6. Scoop onto baking tray and bake.

Notes

  • Use very ripe persimmons for best flavor.
  • Avoid overmixing the dough.
  • Bake until lightly golden.