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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 32 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Great for Christmas Cookies! A spicy and moist cookie made from persimmon pulp. Raisins and nuts make them extra special. Ingredients:
1/2 cup shortening |
1 cup white sugar |
1 egg |
1 cup persimmon pulp |
1 cup all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup raisins |
1/2 cup chopped walnuts |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar. Beat in the egg and persimmon pulp. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; stir into the persimmon mixture. Fold in raisins and walnuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
3. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are firm. Let cool on the cookie sheets for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
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