| Persimmon Chocolate Chip Cookies 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup walnuts (chopped) 1/2 cup dates (chopped) 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 cup persimmon (1 or 2 persimmons) Remove stem from persimmons. Place in blender with skins and puree. Mix together all dry ingredients except the sugar. Add chocolate chips, nuts and dates to dry ingredients. Stir until chips, nuts and dates are coated with flour mixture. Cream sugar together shortening and egg. Add persimmon puree and mix well. Stir into flour mixture and mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a buttered baking or cookie sheet. Bake for 12 - 15 minutes in a 350 degree F oven. |
