Persimmon Cookies
["1/2 c. butter or butter flavored shortening", "1 c. sugar", "1 c. persimmon pulp", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 egg, beaten", "2 c. flour", "1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. cloves", "1/2 tsp. nutmeg", "1 c. nuts", "1 c. raisins"]
["Cream sugar and shortening.", "Dissolve soda in pulp and beaten egg.", "Add to first mixture.", "Sift flour with spices; combine with persimmon mixture.", "Add nuts and raisins.", "Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased baking sheet.", "Bake 12 to 15 minutes at 350\u00b0.", "Yields 3 to 4 dozen cookies."]
["butter", "sugar", "persimmon pulp", "baking soda", "egg", "flour", "cinnamon", "cloves", "nutmeg", "nuts", "raisins"]