Persimmon Cookies

12 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 c. persimmon pulp
  • 1 c. raisins (can use chopped dates or prunes)
  • 1 c. chopped walnuts or chopped pecans

Directions

  1. 1
    With electric mixer, cream shortening.
  2. 2
    Add sugar and egg and beat well.
  3. 3
    In separate bowl, mix together flour, spices, salt and baking soda.
  4. 4
    Stir flour mixture into creamed shortening mixture.
  5. 5
    Mix in persimmon pulp, raisins and nuts. Drop by spoonfuls, 2-inches apart, onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes.
  6. 6
    Makes 3 dozen cookies.

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