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Persimmon Cookies, Drop II (P, TNT)
Source: Mona Wise
Yield: 24

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup egg
1 cup persimmon pulp
2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1-1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. lemon rind
1 cup raisins

Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg and vanilla. Stir until blended. Add persimmon pulp and stir. Sift in flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir. Add raisins and stir until well distributed.

Drop by dessert teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375°F for 12 minutes.

Posted by Debbie Sichel

Nutritional Info Per Serving: (excluding unknown items): 143 Calories; 5g Fat (33.8% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 21g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 43mg Cholesterol; 56mg Sodium
Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fruit; 1 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates