Sweet Persimmon Fireside Cookies

Sweet Persimmon Fireside Cookies

This recipe is a wonderful way to use persimmons. These bars are moist and fragrant with sweet spices.

Yield:
16 bars
Servings:
16

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 ripe persimmons, pureed
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease one 9×13 inch baking pan.

Step 2
Sift together all-purpose flour, cake flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda and salt.

Step 3
In a medium bowl, cream butter, sugar, and lemon rind until fluffy and smooth. Blend in egg and persimmon pulp and mix until well combined.

Step 4
Gradually stir in the flour mixture and mix until well blended.

Step 5
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

Step 6
Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool. When the bars are completely cool, sift confectioners' sugar over the top and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

189
Calories
6g
Fat
31g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 189
% Daily Value *
Total Fat6g 8%
Saturated Fat4g 19%
Cholesterol27mg 9%
Sodium81mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate31g 11%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Total Sugars14g
Protein3g
Vitamin C3mg 13%
Calcium9mg 1%
Iron1mg 7%
Potassium40mg 1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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