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Old-Fashioned Persimmon Cookies
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48
Difficulty
Easy
My grandmother passed this recipe down to me, and it's become my go to treat every fall when persimmons are in season. These soft, cake like cookies are wonderfully simple to make with ingredients you probably already have on hand, which means you can whip up a batch without a trip to the store. The warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg give them that cozy, nostalgic flavor that just can't be beat. Plus, persimmons are packed with vitamin C and fiber, so you can feel a little better about indulging in these delightful bites. They're perfect for sharing with neighbors or tucking into lunch boxes throughout the week.
Ella x
Ingredients
- ½ cup shortening½ cup shortening
- 11 cup white sugar
- 11 egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 22 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 11 cup raisins
- 11 cup chopped walnuts
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