Persimmon Cookies

Submitted by Chef Pink Cloud

"Ny mom's recipe--tastes great and easy to make. makes 48 cookies"

 

• Ready In: 34mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 48 cookies

ingredients

• 1 cup persimmon pulp
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 1 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1 egg
• 2 cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

directions

1. mash pulp through sieve and measure. Then dissolve the soda in the pulp.
2. Sift and measure flour, spices and salt together.
3. Add small amount of flour to raisins and nuts.
4. Cream shortening and sugar together then add beaten egg.
5. Add pulp mixture and dry ingredients mix well.
6. Add nuts and raisins.
7. Drop on greased cookie sheet and bake in oven heated to 400°F for 14 minutes.
8. Cookies keep well.