Persimmon Cookies

This is a nice recipe for persimmon cookies. It's a modification of Patty Tindall's recipe at allrecipes.com (2010).

• 3 ripe persimmons
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground cloves
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 stick (½ cup) butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 cup crushed walnuts
• 1 cup raisins

Puree persimmons and mix with baking powder. In another bowl, mix flour, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar. Mix in persimmon mixture and 1 egg. Mix in flour mixture. Add walnets and raisins, and mix. Place in small balls on buttered cookie sheet. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 15 minutes. Let cool and eat.