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tags:
  - holiday
  - cookie
  - dessert
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# :cookie: Persimmon Cookies

![Persimmon Cookies](../assets/images/persimmon-cookies.jpg){ loading=lazy }

| :timer_clock: Total Time |
|:-----------------------: |
| 30 minutes |

## :salt: Ingredients

- :cup_with_straw: 1 tsp baking soda
- :sponge: 1 cup persimmon pulp
- :butter: 0.5 cup butter
- :candy: 1 cup sugar
- :egg: 1 egg
- :ear_of_rice: 2 cups all-purpose flour
- :dash: 1 tsp baking powder
- :salt: 0.5 tsp salt
- :custard: 0.5 tsp cinnamon
- :four_leaf_clover: 0.5 tsp cloves
- :chestnut: 0.5 tsp nutmeg
- :chestnut: 1 cup raisins and/or nuts

## :cooking: Cookware

- 1 greased cookie sheet

## :pencil: Instructions

### Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

### Step 2

Stir in baking soda with persimmon pulp that is sieved and put through blender and set aside.

### Step 3

Cream together butter and sugar. Beat in egg, then persimmon mixture.

### Step 4

Sift all-purpose flour with baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.

### Step 5

Add to creamed mixture along with raisins and/or nuts. Mix thoroughly.

### Step 6

Drop by teaspoonful onto greased cookie sheet.

### Step 7

Bake until done (set when touched in center).