Persimmon Cookies

persimmon cookies

AmericanOtherEasy30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. shortening (butter or margarine work too)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 c. persimmon pulp mixed with 1 t. baking soda
  • 1/2 t. each cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice
  • 1 c. chopped dates or raisins
  • 1 c. chopped nuts (walnuts are good)
  • 1-3/4 to 2 c. flour (depending on how soft you want the cookies)
  • 1 t. baking powder
  • 1/2 t. salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cream shortening and sugar; add egg and mix well.

  2. 2

    Add persimmon pulp (it will be gelatinous with the soda mixed in) and dry ingredients. Fold together.

  3. 3

    Add dates and nuts last.

  4. 4

    Drop onto greased cookie sheet from spoon.

  5. 5

    Bake at 350 F for about 10 to 12 minutes--til they are as you like them.

  6. 6

    Cool (ha!) and enjoy!!

Tags

american