Persimmon Cookies

Name: Persimmon Cookies
Ingredients: 1 c. sugar; 1/2 c. shortening or butter; 1 c. persimmon pulp; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 egg, beaten lightly; 2 c. flour, sifted; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1/4 tsp. cloves; 1 c. chopped nuts; 1 c. raisins, steamed

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening or butter
1 c. persimmon pulp
1 tsp. baking soda
1 egg, beaten lightly
2 c. flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. raisins, steamed

Directions

1

Cream the sugar and shortening (butter) together.
2

Add the soda to the persimmon pulp and mix.
3

Add beaten egg to pulp.
4

Sift dry ingredients together.
5

Add persimmon and dry ingredients to creamed mixture; blend well.
6

Stir in nuts and raisins.
7

Drop batter from a tablespoon onto a well-greased cookie sheet and top each cookie with a raisin.
8

Bake at 350° for 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.