Persimmon Cookies

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==Description==
Moist cake-like cookie full of nuts and raisins. This is modified from an old Mennonite Cookbook recipe from 1948.
==Ingredients==
*1 C persimmon pulp
*1 tsp soda
*1/2 C butter, room temperature
*1 C sugar
*1 egg
*1 C chopped nuts
*1 C raisins
*2 C flour
*1 tsp cinnamon
*1/2 tsp nutmeg
*1/2 tsp salt
*1/4 tsp cloves
==Directions==
#Sift dry ingredients together in large bowl and set to side.
#Mix soda and persimmon pulp together in small bowl and set aside.
#Cream butter and sugar together, add egg blending well.
#Add persimmon mixture and blend well.
#Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing well.
#Add nuts and raisins.
#Drop by tablespoonfuls on greased baking sheet.
#Bake in moderate oven 350 degrees for 15 to 20 min.
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Category:Cookie Recipes