Persimmon Raisin Cookies

Ingredients

• 12 c butter or oleo softened
• 1 c sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 12 c all-purpose flour
• 12 tsp ground cinnamon
• 12 tsp ground nutmeg
• 14 tsp ground cloves
• 14 tsp salt
• 1 c persimmon pulp
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 c raisins
• 1 c chopped pecans

Directions

1. Cream butter gradually add sugar beating well
2. Add egg and beat well
3. Combine flour spices and salt add to creamed mixture mixing well
4. Combine persimmon pulp and soda stir well and add to creamed mixture
5. Stir in raisins and pecans
6. Drop dough by level teaspoonful onto greased cookie sheet
7. Bake at 350 for 12 to 15 minutes or until done
8. Yields 3 dozen