Monday, September 1, 2008

PERSIMMON OATMEAL COOKIES

~ Lucille Schneider, my grandma

3/4 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. persimmon pulp
1 t. baking soda
1 t. vanilla
1 c. flour
2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. cloves
1 t. cinnamon
1 1/2 c. quick rolled oats
1/2 c. coconut (optional)
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cream together shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs. Stir soda into pulp and add to creamed mixture. Add vanilla and dry ingredients. Mix well. Stir in oats, coconut and nuts. Place by teaspoonful onto greased cookie sheets. Bake 12 minutes.

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