Persimmon Orange Delights

* Exported from MasterCook *

Persimmon Orange Delights

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup brown sugar -- firmly packed
2 eggs
1 cup persimmon pulp
1 tablespoon orange rind -- grated
1/2 cup orange juice
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon mace or cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup nuts -- coarsely chopped
1 cup raisins

Cream butter and sugar lightly, then add next four ingredients. Measure
flour and add soda, baking powder, spices and salt. Stir once together
then add to first mixture. Fold in nuts and raisins.

To make Drop cookies, drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet. Bake at
375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.

To make persimmon brownies, pour into a 13 x 9 inch greased pan. Bake at
350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes or until brownies start to leave sides
of pan. Cut in squares and serve a la mode with ice cream or sweetened
whipped cream sprinkled with grated orange rind.

Makes 3 dozen drop cookies, or 12 squares.

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