Whole Wheat Vegetarian Persimmon Cookies Recipe

Name: Whole Wheat Vegetarian Persimmon Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark); 2 cups whole wheat flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 and a 1/2 cups persimmon pulp; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chopped walnuts (toast, if desired); 1 to 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks or chips, based on personal taste (can substitute 1 cup raisins or chopped dates)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 and a 1/2 cups persimmon pulp
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts (toast, if desired)
1 to 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks or chips, based on personal taste (can substitute 1 cup raisins or chopped dates)

1
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In large bowl, combine applesauce and brown sugar and mix well.
3
Sift together the whole-wheat flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
4
Stir the flour ingredients into the sugar mixture. Add the vanilla extract and mix well. Batter will be thick.
5
Stir in the persimmon pulp, 1/4 teaspoon salt, walnuts, and chocolate chunks.
6
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake for approximately 15-17 minutes, until cookies are set and firm around the edges. Transfer immediately to wire rack to cool.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark), 2 cups whole wheat flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Whole Wheat Vegetarian Persimmon Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Whole Wheat Vegetarian Persimmon Cookies

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