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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: Cookies
Servings: 4 dozen
Author: Ellen

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 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)

Instructions

  • 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

Notes

*about 3 persimmons