Ingredients

  • 2 ripe persimmons, pureed
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (or pecans)

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Lightly grease (with cooking spray or butter) or line one baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, vanilla extract, cloves, nutmeg and salt.
  • Combine the butter with the white sugar and brown sugar, and stir until creamy.
  • Gradually beat in the large egg and two persimmons.
  • Add in the flour mixture and mix until it appears smooth, stir in the chopped nuts or peacans.
  • Drop small piles of the mix, about 1 1/2 inches apart, onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the oven for 13 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and enjoy!