PERSIMMON COOKIES

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This is an old family recipe. We use the Hachiya variety of persimmons. This is a very spicy, very elegant holiday cookie. Pecans can be substituted for walnuts.

Provided by Ruth

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cream together the shortening and sugar. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
  • Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir flour mixture into creamed sugar mixture.
  • Stir in the raisins, chopped nuts, 1/4 teaspoon salt and persimmon pulp; mix well.
  • Drop by the teaspoonful on greased or parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 44.5 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

Md badol Ali
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Andrea Najera
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These cookies are a great way to use up ripe persimmons. They're also a good source of fiber and vitamin C. I love the addition of spices, which gives them a warm and festive flavor. I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out grea


Kokokhan Zaman
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Ami valo Na Bhai
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These cookies are so good! I love the combination of flavors and textures. They're perfect for a snack or dessert. I especially love the addition of persimmons, which gives them a unique and delicious flavor.


A Jabbar Sheikh
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out great. They're a favorite of my friends and family. I love the chewy texture and the sweet and tart flavor.


GRETTLE JONATHANS
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These cookies are a great way to use up ripe persimmons. They're also a good source of fiber and vitamin C. I love the addition of spices, which gives them a warm and festive flavor.


Manal Dakkak
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Oliver Grau
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These cookies are so good! I love the combination of flavors and textures. They're perfect for a snack or dessert.


Husen Bhat
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out great. They're a favorite of my friends and family.


Aria Aria
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These cookies are a great way to use up ripe persimmons. They're also a good source of fiber and vitamin C.


F A R E E F I R A
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I made these cookies last night and they were a hit! My family loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Rafi Sikder
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These cookies are so delicious! They're soft and chewy, with a great balance of sweetness and tartness. I love the addition of persimmons, which gives them a unique flavor and texture.


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