gramma heller's persimmon cookies

Name: Gramma Heller's Persimmon Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) persimmon pulp (puree); 2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1 cup(s) shortening; 4 cup(s) all purpose flour; 3 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) cloves; 2 cup(s) sugar; 2 - eggs (beaten); 1 teaspoon(s) salt

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39 Pinches

Fancy Heller

Las Vegas, NV

Updated on Jul 11, 2011

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

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Bake

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Ingredients

2 cups persimmon pulp (puree)
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup shortening
4 cups all purpose flour
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons cloves
2 cups sugar
2 - eggs (beaten)
1 teaspoon salt

How To Make gramma heller's persimmon cookies

Step 1

Combine sugar and shortening until smooth, set aside

Step 2

Combine baking soda, persimmon pulp and eggs, mix well. Add to sugar mix
Step 3

Mix remaining dry ingredients then add to persimmon mix
Step 4

Add nuts and raisins
Step 5

Grease cookie sheet (first time only) space 1 inch apart
Step 6

Bake at 375 degrees 12-15 minutes
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