Delicious Persimmon Delight Cookies
These scrumptious Persimmon Delight Cookies are a delightful treat that combine the natural sweetness of ripe persimmons with the warmth of cinnamon and the crunch of walnuts. Ideal for sharing with family and friends, these cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with flavors. Perfect for any occasion, they're especially great during the fall when persimmons are in season. Enjoy them with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage!
36
Servings
60
Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
shortening
3/4 cup (softened)
sugar
1 cup (granulated)
persimmon pulp
1 cup (pureed from ripe persimmons)
egg
1 (large)
flour
2 cups (all-purpose)
salt
1/4 teaspoon
baking soda
1 teaspoon
baking powder
1 teaspoon
cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon (ground)
walnuts
1/2 cup (chopped)
raisins
3/4 cup
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened shortening and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3
Add the persimmon pulp and the egg to the mixture, beating until well combined.
4
In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and ground cinnamon.
5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
6
Fold in the chopped walnuts and raisins, ensuring they're evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7
Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
2.5g
Fat
8.3g
Carbs
0.83g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Delicious Persimmon Delight Cookies?
They are soft and chewy cookies made with ripe persimmon pulp, cinnamon, walnuts, and raisins, perfect for the fall season.
How many cookies does this recipe yield?
The recipe makes approximately 36 servings or cookies.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 175 degrees Celsius.
How long should these cookies bake?
Bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
What kind of persimmons are needed?
You should use one cup of pureed pulp from ripe persimmons.
What type of fat is used in the cookie dough?
The recipe calls for 3/4 cup of softened shortening.
How much sugar is required?
One cup of granulated sugar is used to sweeten the cookies.
What is the calorie count per cookie?
Each cookie contains approximately 60 calories.
How much fat is in one serving?
Each cookie has 2.5 grams of fat.
What is the carbohydrate content?
Each serving contains 8.3 grams of carbohydrates.
How much protein is in each cookie?
There is 0.83 grams of protein per cookie.
Are these cookies vegetarian?
Yes, these cookies are tagged as vegetarian.
What kind of nuts are used?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts.
Do these cookies contain fruit?
Yes, they contain 3/4 cup of raisins in addition to the persimmon pulp.
What spices are used for flavoring?
The primary spice used is 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
Which leavening agents are required?
The recipe uses one teaspoon of baking soda and one teaspoon of baking powder.
How should I prepare the baking sheet?
You should lightly grease the baking sheet before dropping the cookie dough.
What type of flour is recommended?
Two cups of all-purpose flour are needed for this recipe.
How should the shortening and sugar be mixed?
Cream them together in a large mixing bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy.
When should the persimmon pulp be added?
Add the persimmon pulp and the egg after creaming the shortening and sugar, beating until well combined.
How do I incorporate the dry ingredients?
Whisk the flour, salt, soda, powder, and cinnamon together, then gradually add them to the wet mixture.
How should the walnuts and raisins be added?
Fold them in gently at the end to ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
What size should the cookies be?
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet.
How should the cookies cool?
Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
What is the category of this recipe?
These are classified as Drop Cookies.
What is a good serving suggestion?
Enjoy these cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage.
Is there information on fiber or sugar content?
Nutritional data for fiber, sugar, sodium, and cholesterol is not available for this recipe.
What makes these cookies great for fall?
They are perfect for fall because persimmons are in season during this time.
Are these cookies soft or crunchy?
These cookies are described as soft and chewy.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 11 ingredients required for these Delicious Persimmon Delight Cookies.