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persimmon cookies

(2 ratings)
CaptainMommy avatar
Recipe by
Victoria Fincher
@CaptainMommy
Idyllwild, CA

My mom used to make these every year for Thanksgiving, and by days end my older sister and I would have finished them off! I LOVE THESE!!!

(2 ratings)
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For persimmon cookies

  • 1 c
    persimmon pulp (mixed with 1 tsp. baking soda)
  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1 c
    chopped walnuts
  • 1 c
    raisins or cranraisins
  • 2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/2 c
    vegetable shortening
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon, ground
  • 1 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1 tsp
    allspice, ground
  • 1 tsp
    salt

How To Make persimmon cookies

  • 1
    Combine ALL ingredients, and mix well.
  • 2
    Drop by table spoon onto lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • 3
    Bake at 325 for 12-15 minutes. Cookies should be firm, but not crunchy and soft but not gooey.
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