1 c. persimmon pulp (use very ripe persimmons, peeled)
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 egg, beaten
1 c. nuts, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. baking powder

Mix soda and pulp and set aside. Cream butter and sugar, add beaten egg, mix. Sift all dry ingredients together. Add to egg mixture, mix. Add nuts and pulp mixture. Mix all together. Drop onto a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Cookies will stay moist for a long time if kept in an airtight container.