How to Make Persimmon Cookies

Our Persimmon Tree

We have a Fuyu persimmon tree in our backyard. I didn't like to eat them while still firm, so I had to wait until they became very ripe. But unfortunately, no one else in our household wanted to eat them when they were overripe.

So, we invented a cookie recipe that would let us use our overripe persimmons, so they would not go to waste. I hope you enjoy them as much as we did.

Cook Time

Ingredients

• 1 cup ripened persimmons, pureed
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Line baking sheets with wax paper or parchment paper.
3. Blend the butter and sugar in a bowl.
4. Add the wet ingredients and blend using a mixer.
5. In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients.
6. Combine the wet and dry ingredients.
7. Drop rounded spoons of the cookie dough, one inch apart, onto the baking sheets.
8. Bake for 15 minutes.
9. Allow to cool before serving.

Variations

• Grease the baking pan with oil instead of using parchment paper.
• Use Hachiya persimmons instead of Fuyu.
• Substitute brown sugar for white.
• Add your favorite spices and flavorings such as vanilla, grated orange zest, nutmeg, walnuts, or raisins.
• Top the cookies with your favorite frosting.