Mrs. Jost’s Persimmon Cookies

Mrs. Jost's Persimmon Cookies

Recipe By : Los Angeles Times

24 Preparation Time :

Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

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

350 degrees

15 minutes. Makes

about 2 dozen cookies. Copyright Los Angeles Times - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -