• 1 C. persimmon pulp
• 1 C. nuts
• 1 C. raisins
• 1 C. sugar
• 1/2 C. shortening
• 1 tsp. soda, dissolved in pulp
• 1/4 C. 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 degrees oven.

Yield: 90 cookies