2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. lard or Crisco
1 c. sugar
1 c. persimmon pulp
1 egg
1/2 c. nuts or raisins
1/2 tsp. coconut extract

Cream together lard, sugar and egg. Add persimmon and mix well. Sift together flour, cinnamon, soda and salt; add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts and coconut extract.

Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes. Roll in powdered sugar.