Persimmon Banana Cookies

• persimmons2
• bananas↗2
• baking soda↗1 teaspoon
• butter↗1⁄2 cup
• brown sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• white sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• egg, well beaten↗1
• flour↗2 cups
• cinnamon↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• clove↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• nutmeg↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• walnuts (optional)↗1 cup
• raisins (optional) or 1 cup dates (optional)↗1 cup
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Dissolve soda in pulp.

2. 2

   Cream shortening and sugar.

3. 3

   Add egg and mix well.

4. 4

   Mix dry ingredients together.

5. 5

   Chop nuts and raisins finely, combining with sugar mixture.

6. 6

   Add pulp.

7. 7

   Drop on well-greased baking sheet.

8. 8

   Bake 10-12 minutes at 350°.

9. 9

   Keep in tight container.