Persimmon Cookies

Name: Persimmon Cookies
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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

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By Victoria Fincher
@CaptainMommy

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!!!

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes5

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Cook:

15 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

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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

Step-by-Step

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

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