Persimmon cookies #1

36 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupSugar
½cupShortening (butter or margarine work too)
1Egg
1cupPersimmon pulp mixed with:
1teaspoonBaking soda
½teaspoonEach cinnamon; nutmeg, and allspice
1cupChopped dates or raisins
1cupChopped nuts (walnuts are good) (up to)
2cupsFlour (depending on how soft you want the cookies)
1teaspoonBaking powder
½teaspoonSalt

Directions

From: Kathleen <WILLIAMS@...>

Date: Sat, 02 Oct 93 14:28:15 PDT Cream shortening and sugar; add egg and mix well. Add persimmon pulp (it will be gelatinous with the soda mixed in) and dry ingredients. Fold together. Add dates and nuts last. Drop onto greased cookie sheet from spoon. Bake at 350 F for about 10 to 12 minutes--til they are as you like them. Cool and enjoy!!

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