These persimmon cookies come from an old family recipe. We use the Hachiya variety of persimmons. It is a very spicy, very elegant holiday cookie. Pecans can be substituted for walnuts.
Ingredients
- ½ cup shortening
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup persimmon pulp
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Cream together shortening and sugar. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
Step 3
Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir flour mixture into creamed sugar mixture.
Step 4
Stir in raisins, chopped nuts, salt, and persimmon pulp; mix well.
Step 5
Drop by the teaspoonful on a greased or parchment-lined cookie sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 48 | |
Calories 87 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat4g | 5% |
Saturated Fat1g | 4% |
Cholesterol4mg | 1% |
Sodium45mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate13g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 2% |
Total Sugars6g | |
Protein1g | |
Vitamin C3mg | 17% |
Calcium10mg | 1% |
Iron1mg | 3% |
Potassium56mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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