Persimmon Cookies

Name: Persimmon Cookies
Ingredients: 2 large ripe persimmons, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1 cup sugar; 2/3 cup vegetable oil; 1 large egg; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1 cup sifted powdered sugar; 3 tablespoons lemon juice

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 large ripe persimmons, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

1

Process chopped persimmon in a food processor until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides. Measure 1 cup pulp.
2

Combine pulp, sugar, oil, and egg, stirring until mixture is smooth.
3

Combine flour, soda, and cinnamon in a large bowl; add persimmon mixture, stirring until blended. Stir in raisins and walnuts.
4

Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets.
5

Bake at 375° for 9 minutes. Transfer to wire racks placed on wax paper.
6

Combine powdered sugar and lemon juice, stirring until smooth; drizzle over warm cookies. Cool.