For best results, use very ripe Hachiya persimmons; the pulp should be almost jelly-like. Substitute pecans for walnuts for a different nutty flavor. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Old-Fashioned Persimmon Cookies
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME15 mins
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TOTAL TIME30 mins
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SERVING48 People
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Evoke the warmth of the holidays with these exquisitely spiced persimmon cookies. A delightful treat that marries the unique sweetness of persimmon with aromatic spices, creating a truly unforgettable flavor profile.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate13 g
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Cholesterol4 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein1 g
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Saturated Fat1 g
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Sodium45 mg
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Sugar6 g
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Fat4 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. (7 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg. (3 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Stir in the raisins, chopped walnuts, and persimmon pulp until evenly distributed throughout the batter. (3 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased or parchment-lined baking sheets. (5 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. (15 minutes)
08 Step
Recipe View Transfer to wire racks to cool completely. (5 minutes)
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Eugenia Cummings
Jun 23, 2025Be careful not to overbake these cookies, or they will be dry.
Adeline Deckow
Jan 22, 2025Easy to follow and the cookies turned out perfectly!
Angelina Little
Nov 1, 2024I substituted pecans for the walnuts, and they were delicious.
Russell Hirthe
Oct 26, 2024I found that chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking helped prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
Brianne Beatty
Oct 10, 2024These are the best persimmon cookies I've ever had!
Guido Jacobs
Sep 17, 2024The aroma while these bake is incredible! So festive.
Estel Emmerich
Aug 29, 2024These cookies are amazing! The spices are perfect, and the persimmon flavor is unique.
Cicero Rau
Apr 15, 2024I added a little orange zest to the batter, which complemented the persimmon nicely.
Tristian Schumm
Feb 29, 2024Wonderful recipe - thank you for sharing!
Leonor Renner
Aug 2, 2023My family loved these cookies! They're a new holiday tradition.