Persimmon Cookies

Persimmon Cookies

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Sue Stone

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My grandmother's recipe.

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Serves:
Makes approx. 3-1/2 dozen cookies
Prep:
30 Min
Cook:
15 Min
Method:
Bake

Ingredients

  • 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

Step-by-Step

  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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About Persimmon Cookies

Course/Dish: Cookies
Main Ingredient: Fruit
Regional Style: American
Hashtags: #persimmons #Cookies

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