• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 C. persimmon pulp
• 1 C. butter
• 1 C. granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 C. all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. cloves
• 1/2 tsp. allspice
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 C. chopped nuts
• 1 C. raisins

Add soda to persimmon pulp and set aside. Cream butter and sugar together. Beat egg and add to pulp. Mix dry ingredients together; add raisins and nuts. Add egg mixture to butter and sugar; mix well. Add dry ingredients and blend. Drop by teaspoonful on greased cookie sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes at 350 degrees.

Yield: 4-5 dozen cookies