Mrs. Jost's Persimmon Cookies

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Mrs. Jost's Persimmon Cookies

Recipe By : Los Angeles Times
Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Cup sugar
1/2 Cup Butter
1 Egg
2 Cups Flour
1 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/2 Teaspoon ground cloves
1 Cup walnuts -- chopped
1/2 Cup raisins -- optional
1 Cup pureed persimmon pulp
1 Teaspoon baking soda

Cream sugar and butter together. Beat in egg. In bowl sift flour,
nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves together. Stir in nuts and raisins. Puree
persimmon pulp until smooth and stir in baking soda. Add persimmon
mixture and dry ingredients alternately to creamed butter and sugar
mixture, mixing well after each addition. Drop batter by heaping
teaspoons on greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees 15 minutes. Makes
about 2 dozen cookies. Copyright Los Angeles Times

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