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persimmon cookies

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Recipe by
Sue Stone
@Bayhill
Corning, CA

My grandmother's recipe.

yield serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For persimmon cookies

  • 1 c
    persimmon pulp (aprox. 2 persimmons)
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 c
    shortening
  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1
    egg, beaten
  • 2 c
    all purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    walnuts, chopped

How To Make persimmon cookies

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350º
  • 2
    Press persimmon pulp through a sieve and measure. Dissolve baking soda to pulp.
  • 3
    In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening, sugar, and egg; mix well.
  • 4
    Add remaining ingredients and pulp to the creamed mixture; mix well.
  • 5
    Drop cookie dough by teaspoon onto cookie sheet.
  • 6
    Bake for 10-12 minutes.
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