Persimmon Cookies

Name: Persimmon Cookies
Ingredients: 1 generous c. persimmons (3 medium size); 1 c. walnuts, chopped; 1 c. raisins; 1 c. sugar (less may be used, if desired); 1 cube butter or margarine; salt to taste; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tsp. baking soda; 2 c. all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. each: cinnamon, ground cloves and nutmeg

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 generous c. persimmons (3 medium size)
1 c. walnuts, chopped
1 c. raisins
1 c. sugar (less may be used, if desired)
1 cube butter or margarine
salt to taste
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. each: cinnamon, ground cloves and nutmeg

Directions

1

Dissolve soda in persimmon pulp.
2

Cream together the shortening and sugar.
3

Add raisins to flour.
4

Add egg to persimmon pulp.
5

Add dry and moist ingredients alternately into persimmon pulp.
6

Mix well.
7

Drop by spoonful onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for approximately 20 minutes.
8

Makes approximately 5 dozen cookies.