Persimmon Cookies With Cream Cheese Icing Recipe

These delightful Persimmon Cookies are a beloved family recipe, passed down through generations! Originally from "Old Fashioned Persimmon Recipes" by Bear Wallow Books, this recipe delivers the perfect blend of warm spices and creamy sweetness. Tender, moist cookies made with fresh persimmon pulp are topped with a tangy cream cheese icing. A holiday tradition in our family, these cookies are so good, they'll disappear fast! Prep time excludes persimmon pulp preparation.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 455.4 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Persimmon Cookies With Cream Cheese Icing

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How to Make Persimmon Cookies With Cream Cheese Icing

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 ½ cups persimmon pulp.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon ground cloves.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Drop rounded teaspoons of cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
  8. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cool, frost with cream cheese icing (recipe below).
  10. Refrigerate leftover cookies in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

184g

Fat

42g

Carbs

20g