Persimmon Cookies

Savor the unique flavor of the persimmon in ice cream and cookies.

Persimmon Cookies
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
4 persimmons, pureed
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Cream butter and brown sugar together.

Add persimmon, egg and baking soda and blend well.

Sift together flour, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl, then add to persimmon blend.

Stir in pecans, if desired.

Drop by teaspoons onto a greased baking sheet and bake 18 minutes at 350 degrees.

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