Persimmon Date Drop Cookies

Juicy, bright persimmons and sweet, candy-like dates combine in this unique cookie recipe that makes 6 dozen mounded bites of deliciousness.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 84 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup persimmon puree
• 2 cups unsweetened date pieces
• 0.5 cup butter
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup coconut oil
• 1.75 cups rolled oats

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.

Step 3

Combine white sugar, brown sugar, coconut oil, and butter in a separate bowl; mix until creamy. Beat in persimmon pulp. Add eggs and vanilla extract; beat until well combined, scraping sides of the bowl occasionally.

Step 4

Stir flour mixture into persimmon mixture by hand until thoroughly combined. Add dates and oats; mix dough well.

Step 5

Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool briefly; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 10 minutes.