Persimmon Cookies Recipe

• 1 c. persimmon pulp (can use pumpkin, applesauce, or possibly mincemeat)
• 1 c. sugar
• 2 c. flour
• 1 c. minced nuts of your choice
• 1 c. raisins
• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1 teaspoon soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, beaten

1. Beat pulp, soda, sugar and shortening till creamy.
2. Add in flour, egg, and sifted spices, nuts, and raisins.
3. Stir till well blended.
4. Drop by tablespoonful on greased cookie sheet.
5. Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 min.
6. Yields 4 1/2 to 5 dozen.

persimmon pulp, sugar, flour, nuts, raisins, shortening, soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, salt, egg

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/persimmon-cookies-7199 (may not work)