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Persimmon Cookies

A community recipe by Lea

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Introduction

This is an old recipe that I've been using for years. It makes a wonderful cookie. :-)

Ingredients

Serves: 24

½ cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup margarine (or butter, creamed)
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup persimmons (pulp only)
2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup chopped dates

Method

Persimmon Cookies is a community recipe submitted by Lea and has not been tested by Nigella.com so we are not able to answer questions regarding this recipe.

Cream together the margarine or butter and the sugar. Mix in the egg, vanilla, and the persimmon pulp.

In a large bowl, combine the sifted flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Add the persimmon mixture into the dry and stir to combine. Add the chopped nuts and dates to the batter and gently mix to incorporate all of the ingredients.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls on to a cookie sheet that has been lightly greased, or use a Silpat baking mat.

Bake at 350 F for 15 to 20 minutes.