PERSIMMON COOKIES III

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

Provided by MARY ANN PUTMAN

Categories Desserts Cookies Spice Cookie Recipes

Time 32m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 2.6 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 28.5 mg, Sugar 2.8 g