1 c. sugar

1/2 c. shortening (butter or margarine work too) 1 egg 1 c. persimmon pulp mixed with 1 t. baking soda 1/2 t. each cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice 1 c. chopped dates or raisins 1 c. chopped nuts (walnuts are good) 1-3/4 to 2 c. flour (depending on how soft you want the cookies) 1 t. baking powder 1/2 t. salt

Cream shortening and sugar; add egg and mix well. Add persimmon pulp (it will be gelatinous with the soda mixed in) and dry ingredients. Fold together. Add dates and nuts last. Drop onto greased cookie sheet from spoon.

Bake at 350 F for about 10 to 12 minutes--until they are as you like them.