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gramma heller's persimmon cookies

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Fancy Heller
Las Vegas, NV

this is a holiday favorite passed down through the generations. Perfect if you like cinnamon!

(1 rating)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For gramma heller's persimmon cookies

  • 2 c
    persimmon pulp (puree)
  • 2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 c
    shortening
  • 4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 3 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    cloves
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 2
    eggs (beaten)
  • 1 tsp
    salt

How To Make gramma heller's persimmon cookies

  • 1
    Combine sugar and shortening until smooth, set aside
  • 2
    Combine baking soda, persimmon pulp and eggs, mix well. Add to sugar mix
  • 3
    Mix remaining dry ingredients then add to persimmon mix
  • 4
    Add nuts and raisins
  • 5
    Grease cookie sheet (first time only) space 1 inch apart
  • 6
    Bake at 375 degrees 12-15 minutes

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