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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
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time42 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Persimmon Chocolate Chip Cookies
Servings: 4 dozen
Author: Ellen

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening stick
  • 1 cup pureed persimmons*
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup craisins (optional)
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • powdered sugar (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl cream together the sugars and shortening. 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup shortening stick
  • Add in the pureed persimmons and egg, mix well 1 cup pureed persimmons*, 1 large egg
  • In another mixing bowl combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. 2 cups all purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • Stir the flour mixture in with the creamed sugar/persimmon mix and stir just until combined.
  • Add the craisins, chocolate chips, and chopped pecans and fold them into the cookie dough. 1 cup craisins, 1 cup chocolate chips, 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • Using a cookie scoop or a couple of tablespoons drop cookie dough in 2 TBS portions onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Top each cookie with extra chocolate chips, raisins, and pecans.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until set on top.
  • Remove from oven and transfer to cooling rack after a couple of minutes. Add even more chocolate chips as needed to make the cookies look extra pretty.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar. powdered sugar

Notes

*about 3 persimmons