Persimmon Cookies Recipe

Inspired by Ask Aida, this recipe creates a flawlessly flaky 9-10" single pie crust. Aida's freezer-chilled shortening trick is the key! This dough is incredibly easy to roll and delivers a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Get ready to impress with this foolproof recipe.

These delightful Festive Fruitcake Cookies are a holiday baking must-have! A treasured recipe, slightly adapted for extra zing with the addition of ginger and the richness of butter instead of shortening. Using pre-chopped fruit makes this recipe surprisingly quick and easy, perfect for busy bakers. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these irresistible, flavourful cookies.

Enjoy this deliciously moist apple nut snack cake, baked without any shortening! This recipe features a delightful blend of sweet apples and crunchy nuts, perfect for an afternoon treat or a wholesome dessert. While naturally sweet, you may wish to adjust the sugar to your preference (see Annacia's review for suggestions). A simple, healthier take on a classic!

Indulge in the heartwarming taste of Anne's Tea Cakes, a cherished family recipe passed down through generations. These delicate teacakes, reminiscent of grandma's kitchen, are easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Made with a simple, buttery dough rolled out using a clever glass technique (no rolling pin needed!), these cookies are delightful plain or elevated into exquisite sandwich cookies with your favorite icing (we recommend our recipes #251093 and #261588). This recipe uses less shortening than others for a lighter, more delicate texture. Get ready to create sweet memories in your own kitchen!

Get ready to bake up a batch of fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth biscuits – Paula Deen's way! This incredibly easy recipe skips the rise time, making it perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a delicious brunch. Inspired by her country fried steak recipe, these biscuits are best enjoyed with a generous pat of butter. Granny T suggests a touch more salt for extra flavor. (Note: Lard is traditionally used for extra flaky biscuits, but shortening works great too!)

These oatmeal chocolate chip cookies were the undisputed champions of our childhood cookie jar! A family favorite, this recipe is easily tripled (because they disappear that fast!). While the original recipe calls for shortening, margarine works just as well. Get ready for the most irresistible, chewy, and utterly delicious oatmeal chocolate chip cookies you've ever tasted. Perfect for sharing (or not!).

Indulge in these decadent Almond Brown Sugar Brownies! This homemade recipe delivers intensely rich, chewy brownies with a delightful almond flavor and a hint of brown sugar sweetness. Perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings, these brownies are easy to make and guaranteed to impress. Get ready for the ultimate brownie experience!

These melt-in-your-mouth Almond Spritz cookies are a Christmas tradition! Inspired by a cherished family recipe, these crispy cookies are made with shortening for an incredibly delicate texture. Just like Great Aunt Gin's famous green Christmas trees and pink wreaths, these cookies will become a holiday staple. The secret? Sift your flour! This ensures perfectly soft dough and prevents overly stiff cookies. Get ready to impress with these festive treats – perfect for cookie exchanges or sharing with loved ones.

Conquer high-altitude baking with this foolproof chocolate chip cookie recipe! Developed at 7,000 feet, this classic recipe is tweaked for perfect rise and texture every time. Bake for crispy or chewy cookies – the choice is yours! Get ready for perfectly golden-brown, delicious cookies that will impress everyone.