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No 17

Persimmon Cookies

· 1 cup persimmon pulp

· 1 cup nuts

· 1 cup raisins

· 1 cup sugar

· 1/2 cup shortening

· 1 tsp soda, dissolved in pulp

· 2 1/4 cup flour

· 1/2 tsp cinnamon

· 1/2 tsp ground cloves

· 1/2 tsp nutmeg

· 1 egg

Cream shortening and sugar.  Add egg, soda and persimmon pulp.  Add dry ingredients, nuts and raisins.  Drop with teaspoon on greased cookie sheet.  Bake for 10 minutes in 350-375 oven.  Makes approx. 90 cookies.