Description
Persimmon Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful fusion of ripe persimmons and rich chocolate chips, resulting in soft, chewy treats that evoke the warmth of home baking. Perfect for cozy afternoons or festive gatherings, these cookies are incredibly easy to make and will impress family and friends alike. Their unique flavor combination will leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ripe persimmons, mashed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed (light or dark)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe persimmons until smooth.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in the mashed persimmons, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gently fold in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just incorporated.
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Let cool slightly before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg