Persimmon Cookies

20 minutes Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 15 minutes

124 calories per serving view nutrition facts

24 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	cup	sugar
1/2	cup	vegetable shortening	or butter, or margarine
1	each	egg
1	cup	persimmon pulp	mixed with baking soda
1	teaspoon	baking soda
1/2	teaspoon	cinnamon
1/2	teaspoon	allspice
1/2	teaspoon	nutmeg
1	cup	dates	or raisins, chopped
1	cup	nuts	walnuts are good, chopped
1 3/4 to 2	cups	flour, all-purpose	depending on how soft you want the cookies
1	teaspoon	baking powder
1/2	teaspoon	salt

Directions

Cream shortening and sugar; add egg and mix well.

Add persimmon pulp (it will be gelatinous with the soda mixed in) and dry ingredients.

Fold together.

Add dates and nuts last.

Drop onto greased cookie sheet from spoon.

Bake at 350 degrees F for about 10 to 12 minutes--until they are as you like them.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 33g

Amount per Serving

Calories 124 24% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.0g	5%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	2%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Sodium 76mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 23.0g	8%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	6%
Sugars 13.0g
Protein 2.0g	5%

Vitamin A	0%		Vitamin C	1%
Calcium	1%		Iron	4%

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

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