Mom'S Persimmon Cookies

• 2 c. persimmon pulp
• 2 c. raisins, soaked
• 4 c. flour plus 2 Tbsp.
• 1 c. shortening or margarine
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 c. chopped nuts
• 2 c. sugar
• 1 c. brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. cloves
• 2 tsp. soda

1. Mix pulp with soda and set aside.
2. Cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla.
3. Blend thoroughly; add pulp.
4. Sift all dry ingredients and mix in raisins and nuts.
5. Add by cupful to liquid mixture.
6. Drop by teaspoonful on ungreased cookie sheet if nonstick (grease lightly if other).
7. Bake at 350u0b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Cookies will be soft and moist. Cookies freeze well.

persimmon pulp, raisins, flour, shortening, salt, nutmeg, vanilla, nuts, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, cinnamon, cloves, soda

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=428811 (may not work)