Persimmon Cookies III

Great for Christmas Cookies! A spicy and moist cookie made from persimmon pulp. Raisins and nuts make them extra special.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 32 mins
• Calories: 42 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup shortening
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup raisins
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup persimmon pulp

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar. Beat in the egg and persimmon pulp. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; stir into the persimmon mixture. Fold in raisins and walnuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.

Step 3

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are firm. Let cool on the cookie sheets for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.