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Persimmon Chestnut Spice Cookies
From Statesboro Market2Go
<p>These seasonal spice cookies are perfect for cold weather! Please consider leaving a picture or comment if you decide to try this recipe!</p>Source: http://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com (Entered by Ariana Giddens)
Serves: Not listed
Vegetarian!
Ingredients
2
Ripe persimmons (stemmed and quartered)
1 teaspoon
Baking soda
2 cups
Flour
1/2 teaspoon
Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon
Ginger
1/4 teaspoon
Nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon
Salt
1
Egg
1 cup
Sugar
1 stick
Butter
1 cup
Dried cranberries
1 cup
Chopped chestnuts
Step by Step Instructions
- Put the persimmons and the baking soda and puree. Set the mixture aside.
- Sift together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Set the mixture aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar together, mix in the egg and persimmon mixture, then stir in the flour mixture, and finally stir in the cranberries and chestnuts.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Scoop the cookies onto a cookie sheet covered with a silicone mat. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.