2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening
2 eggs
2 cups persimmons, purèed (5 medium sized)
4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups nuts, chopped
2 cups raisins
Cream sugar and shortening until fluffy, add eggs and blend well. Mix in persimmons. In a separate bowl mix flour, baking powder, salt, soda, and spices. Combine with persimmon mixture. Add nuts and raisins and drop by teaspoon full on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for about 12 minutes.