Ingredients


2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon cloves

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup persimmon (pulp, from 2-3 persimmons)

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup chopped walnuts (optional, we omitted)

1 cup raisins

2 cups confectioners sugar

1/4 cup fresh orange juice

1 teaspoon orange zest



Preparation steps


Preparation: 10min ›Cooking: 15min› Ready in: 25min


  1. Preheat the oven to 350 ° F (180 ° C).
  2. Dissolve the baking soda by mixing it with the persimmons puree. Put aside.
  3. In a bowl, sift the flour, spices and salt.
  4. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until a fluffy mixture is obtained, then stir in the egg and the persimmon puree. Add the dry ingredients. Finally, add the nuts and raisins.
  5. Place the dough in spoonfuls on a greased baking sheet and cook for 15 minutes.