Persimmon Cookies

Name: Persimmon Cookies
Ingredients: 1 c. persimmon puree; 1 tsp. soda; 1 c. butter or margarine; 1 c. sugar; 1 egg; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. lemon juice; 2 Tbsp. brandy or orange juice; 3 c. flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 3/4 c. nuts; 3/4 c. currants

15 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1 c. persimmon puree
1 tsp. soda
1 c. butter or margarine
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. brandy or orange juice
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. nuts
3/4 c. currants

Directions

1

Mix together persimmons and soda.
2

Let stand while creaming together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3

Beat in egg, vanilla, lemon juice and brandy.
4

Add persimmons and mix until blended.
5

Sift flour, measure and sift again.
6

Add baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
7

Gradually blend into creamed mixture. Add currants and nuts.
8

Mix until just well blended.
9

Drop a level tablespoon of dough 2 inches apart onto lightly greased cookie sheet.
10

Bake at 375° for 12 to 14 minutes or until brown.
11

Makes about 5 dozen.