Persimmon Cookies
Yield
24 servingsPrep
5 minCook
15 minReady
20 minLow in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup |
sugar
|
|
| ½ | cup |
vegetable shortening
or butter, or margarine |
*
|
| 1 | each |
eggs
|
|
| 1 | cup |
persimmon pulp
mixed with baking soda |
* |
| 1 | teaspoon |
baking soda
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
cinnamon
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
allspice
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
nutmeg
|
|
| 1 | cup |
dates
or raisins, chopped |
|
| 1 | cup |
nuts
walnuts are good, chopped |
|
| 1 3/4 to 2 | cups |
all-purpose flour
depending on how soft you want the cookies |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
baking powder
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | ml |
sugar
|
|
| 118 | ml |
vegetable shortening
or butter, or margarine |
*
|
| 1 | each |
eggs
|
|
| 237 | ml |
persimmon pulp
mixed with baking soda |
* |
| 5 | ml |
baking soda
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
cinnamon
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
allspice
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
nutmeg
|
|
| 237 | ml |
dates
or raisins, chopped |
|
| 237 | ml |
nuts
walnuts are good, chopped |
|
|
all-purpose flour
depending on how soft you want the cookies |
|
||
| 5 | ml |
baking powder
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
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℉ (180℃) F for about 10 to 12 minutes--until they are as you like them.
