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Soft & Spiced Hachiya Persimmon Cookies (Easy Fall Classic)

A stack of three soft, orange persimmon cookies dusted heavily with powdered sugar, one broken open.
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Make soft, spiced persimmon cookies using ripe Hachiya pulp. This easy recipe delivers a comforting, cake-like texture perfect for autumn 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 persimmon pulp, egg, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  6. If using, gently fold in the chopped nuts.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • You must use fully ripe, almost mushy Hachiya persimmons for the best flavor and texture. Do not use astringent, firm persimmons.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the sugar with packed light brown sugar.
  • If you are looking for alternatives to baking from scratch, consider using meal planning apps to organize your baking schedule.
  • These cookies are excellent plain or dusted lightly with powdered sugar after cooling.

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