Persimmon - Raisin Cookies

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon clove
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup persimmon pulp
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

• 1 cream butter, gradually add sugar, beating well.
• 2 add eggs and beat well.
• 3 combine flour, spices and salt-add to creamed mixture.
• 4 mix well.
• 5 combine persimmon pulp and baking soda; stir well and add to creamed mixture.
• 6 stir in raisins and pecans.
• 7 drop dough by tablespoons onto greased cookie sheets.
• 8 bake at 350ºf for 12 to 15 minutes or until done.
• 9 usually yields about 3 dozen.