Persimmon Cookies (30 Minutes or Less)

1 c Shortening; plus extra for greasing pans
3/4 c Brown sugar; packed
3/4 c Granulated sugar
1 Egg
1 c Peeled and chopped persimmons (about 2 large or 3 or 4 small)
2 c Flour
1 ts Salt
1 ts Baking soda
1 ts Cinnamon
1/2 ts Ginger
1/2 ts Cloves
1 c Chopped walnuts
1 c Raisins

Combine shortening, brown sugar and granulated sugar and beat until thoroughly blended. Add egg and beat well. Beat in persimmon pulp. Combine flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and cloves and stir and toss together. Add to sugar mixture and beat until thoroughly mixed. Stir in walnuts and raisins. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees until cookies are puffed and slightly browned, about 10 to 15 minutes. 60 cookies.

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