Persimmon Cookies, Fresno style
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shortening or butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup persimmon pulp (2-3 soft, peeled persimmons)
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
Instructions
Cream the shortening and sugar until smooth. Add egg and beat well. Sift the flour with the dry ingredients and add to the sugar mixture, alternately, with the persimmon pulp. Stir in raisins and nuts. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 20 minutes.