This is my first blog post on this new platform. My hopes are that eventually I will move all of my high performing posts from blogspot that I've had since 2009. I'm publishing this recipe to see how it appears on the site. I hope you bookmark it for next season!
Enjoy this seasonal favorite. This is my go-to recipe using Hachiya persimmons.
I buy extras when they're in season and freeze them! I like to enjoy this treat when it's no longer Hachiya persimmon season!
Ingredients:
4-5 Hachiya persimmons pureed
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter (room temp)
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt (can omit if butter is salted)
Optional: nuts of your choice (add in the batter) or on top when baking with a pinch of cinnamon and sugar
The best way to prepare persimmons is freezing them then letting them thaw. You can also let them ripen on the counter. This may take a few days so if you're in a hurry, freeze them! Use a pairing knife and peel the skin, throw the persimmons in the blender and puree. Bring the puree to room temperature, if cold, before using them in this recipe.
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350°.
After prepping the persimmons, mix the sugar, egg, softened butter, and vanilla.
Add in the pureed persimmons. The cookies will be much better if you use at least 4 persimmons. One time I only had 3 and they weren't the same.
In a separate bowl, prepare the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt and stir until combined.
Add the dry mixture a half cup in at a time.
Fold in the optional ingredients.
Cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper and drop the batter using an ice cream scoop about an inch apart. The cookie batter should not spread.
Bake for 12-14 minutes.
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
When was the last time you've eaten a persimmon cookie? Did you enjoy it? If not, give this recipe a try! Leave a comment below.
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