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I have had this recipe about 40 years...it was passed down from my mother - from her mother. They are delicious - my family and friends love them. I hope this is what you were looking for.

PERSIMMON COOKIES

Preheat oven to 350 °

1 cup persimmon pulp
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup Cisco shortening
1 egg
2 cups plain flour
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup chopped pitted dates

Combine & beat well sugar, Crisco, egg & pulp.
Sift flour and spices. Add to creamed mixture. Add vanilla, nuts & dates. Drop by teaspoon or small scoop about 2" apart on greased cookie sheet ( or line with parchment paper). Bake app 5 - 6 minutes... Flatten slightly using your fingers and bake an additional 6 -8 minutes. Remove to rack to cool.

I hope this is what you were looking for.
Please let me know what you think.

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