Persimmon Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup persimmon pulp
1 egg
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove
1 cup raisins
1 cup walnuts or 1 cup pecans
powdered sugar

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening. Add the persimmon pulp and egg. Set aside.
Sift together the flour, soda, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves.
Combine dry ingredients with persimmon mixture and blend well.
Add raisins and nuts.
Drop by teaspoonfuls on cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet and dip in powdered sugar.