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Persimmon Cookies III

SUBMITTED BY: MARY ANN PUTMAN PHOTO BY: Ken Gray

"Great for Christmas Cookies! A spicy and moist cookie made from persimmon pulp. Raisins and nuts make them extra special. "
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  12 Min
READY IN  32 Min
Original recipe yield 6 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup persimmon pulp
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2004 by MOODYDI
These are wonderful cookies. I had lost my family recipe during a move and no one could tell... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2003 by JOHNTHEBEAR
An easy and very tasty soft cookie looking like an orangy hermit. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2007 by Emily Suzanne
love these with pecans and cranberries! MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Persimmon Cookies III

Servings Per Recipe: 72

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 43

  • Total Fat: 2.1g
  • Cholesterol: 3mg
  • Sodium: 28mg
  • Total Carbs: 5.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 0.4g

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