Persimmon Chocolate Chip Cookies
Persimmon Chocolate Chip Cookies are a fruity cookie made from persimmon puree, a dash of cinnamon, flavorful craisins, and chocolate chips.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time12 minutes mins
Total Time42 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Persimmon Chocolate Chip Cookies
Servings: 4 dozen
Author: Ellen
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening stick
- 1 cup pureed persimmons*
- 1 egg
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup craisins (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- powdered sugar (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
In a large mixing bowl cream together the sugar and shortening
Add in the pureed persimmons and egg, mix well
In another mixing bowl combine the flour, soda, salt, and spices
Shift the flour in with the creamed sugar/shortening/persimmon mix and stir just until combined
Add the craisins, chocolate chips, and chopped pecans (optional) and stir
Using a cookie scoop or a couple of tablespoons drop onto baking sheets
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until soft to touch
Remove from oven and transfer to cooling rack after a couple of minutes
Sprinkle with powdered sugar