PERSIMMON RAISIN COOKIES

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This is a spicy cookie that's Mmmm, Mmmm Good! It's hard to get fresh persimmons these days, but if you have them, this is a great recipe. It's an original handed down to me by old/ancient relatives, and over 170 years old. These cookies also freeze well. Have fun!

Provided by Lisa

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Raisin

Time 32m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups white sugar
1 cup shortening
2 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 cups persimmon pulp
2 cups raisin paste
2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two baking sheets.
  • Cream the sugar and shortening together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Stir in the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg, blending thoroughly. Mix in the persimmon pulp, raisin paste, and walnuts. Drop by spoonfuls onto prepared cookies sheets, and spread out slightly.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cookie top springs back when touched, 12 to 15 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 84.4 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

Sharjeel _Tanoli
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I'm always looking for new and interesting cookie recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The persimmon and raisins give these cookies a unique flavor and texture that I really enjoyed.


Ngozi Onwumelu
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These cookies are delicious! The persimmon and raisins give them a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. I would definitely recommend them.


BLACKLIST GAMING
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover persimmons. They're easy to make and they turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Dillon Cole
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I'm not a huge fan of persimmons, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The persimmon flavor is subtle and not overpowering. The cookies are also very soft and chewy.


Ziad Waleed
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're so soft and chewy, and the persimmon and raisins give them a really unique flavor.


Shushan Subba
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These cookies are amazing! The persimmon and raisins give them a really unique flavor and texture. I love the chewiness and the hint of tartness from the persimmons. They're the perfect cookie for a fall afternoon.


Sanjeeda Akhtar
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're so soft and chewy, and the persimmon and raisins give them a really unique flavor. I love that they're also relatively healthy, since they're made with whole wheat flour and


Oluwafemi Olawale
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out great! I used dried persimmons instead of fresh, and they worked perfectly. The cookies are soft and chewy with a nice balance of sweetness and tartness.


Kaocar Khan
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I love the combination of persimmon and raisins in these cookies. It's a unique and delicious flavor that I've never had before. The cookies are also very soft and chewy, which I love.


Haroontanoli Tanoli
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These cookies were a hit with my family and friends! They're soft, chewy, and full of flavor. The persimmon and raisins give them a unique twist that I really enjoyed. I'll definitely be making these again.