Recipe: Persimmon Cookies

Persimmon Cookies — about 3 dozen

• 1 cup persimmon pulp
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
  
• 1 egg, beaten<
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1 cup dates or raisins, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts

In the big measuring cup, put the persimmon pulp, add the soda & stir.

• Cream the sugar & butter, add the persimmon pulp & soda blend.
• Add the egg & mix well.
• Add flour, sifted spices & mix well
• Add the nuts & raisins

Drop by spoonfuls on a greased baking sheet.
Bake in 350 degree oven for about 8 to 10 minutes