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

 * 1) Sift dry ingredients together in large bowl and set to side.
 * 2) Mix soda and persimmon pulp together in small bowl and set aside.
 * 3) Cream butter and sugar together, add egg blending well.
 * 4) Add persimmon mixture and blend well.
 * 5) Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing well.
 * 6) Add nuts and raisins.
 * 7) Drop by tablespoonfuls on greased baking sheet.
 * 8) Bake in moderate oven 350 degrees for 15 to 20 min.