persimmon cookies

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Recipe by
Kathy Brannon
Desert Hot Springs, CA

This recipe has been passed down through the family from my Grandma Maschmeyer. This are soft and moist cookies.

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yield 6 dozen
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For persimmon cookies

  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon, ground
  • 1/2 tsp
    clove, ground
  • 2 c
    flour, sifted
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    persimmon pulp
  • 1/2 c
    shortening
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 c
    raisins
  • 1 c
    walnuts, chopped

How To Make persimmon cookies

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Grease cookie sheet well. Dissolve baking soda in persimmon pulp and set aside. Sift together flour, spices, and salt set aside. Cream together sugar and shortening until fluffy, add in egg and mix together. Stir in flour mixture and pulp into cream mixture. Stir in nuts and raisins.
  • 2
    Drop by teaspoons onto a well greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degree F. for 10-12 minutes.

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