Persimmon Cookies Recipe

Persimmon Cookies Recipe

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup persimmon pulp
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Cream together the shortening and sugar. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
  3. Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir flour mixture into creamed sugar mixture.
  4. Stir in the raisins, chopped nuts, 1/4 teaspoon salt and persimmon pulp; mix well.
  5. Drop by the teaspoonful on greased or parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
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