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Easy Soft Spiced Persimmon Cookies

A stack of four soft persimmon cookies, cracked on top and generously dusted with powdered sugar.
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Make these soft, cake-like persimmon cookies using ripe Hachiya pulp. This simple recipe features warm spices perfect for fall and winter baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup ripe Hachiya persimmon pulp (about 2–3 very soft persimmons)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Stir in the persimmon pulp until fully incorporated.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. If using, fold in the chopped nuts.
  8. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a glaze, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons milk and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
  • If you want a variation, substitute 1/2 cup of the flour with quick-cooking oats for a chewier texture.
  • These cookies freeze well before glazing.
  • If you are looking for alternatives to traditional baking, consider how meal planning can help you fit baking into your week.

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