Persimmon Cookies III

Name: Persimmon Cookies III
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup shortening; 1 cup white sugar; 1 egg; 1 cup persimmon pulp; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 0.5 teaspoon baking powder; 0.5 teaspoon baking soda; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 cup raisins; 0.5 cup chopped walnuts

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Great for Christmas Cookies! A spicy and moist cookie made from persimmon pulp. Raisins and nuts make them extra special.

Recipe by MARY ANN PUTMAN

Updated on July 14, 2022

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

12 mins

Total Time:

32 mins

Servings:

72

Yield:

6 dozen

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Ingredients

½ cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 cup persimmon pulp
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

42	Calories
2g	Fat
6g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 72
Calories 42
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g	3%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Cholesterol 3mg	1%
Sodium 29mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 2mg	11%
Calcium 4mg	0%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 20mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.