Persimmon-Apple Cookies

Looking for a way to use up those persimmons? These cookies are perfect for Santa (or yourself!)

I'm not a huge fan of persimmons, but I really like these cookies. Adapted from a recipe that I found online, these cookies have the perfect amount of spice.

With the addition of apples, the flavor is reminiscent of apple pie.

Ingredients

2 ripe persimmons, pureed
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 cup chopped apples

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

Dissolve baking soda in persimmon pulp and set aside.
Sift flour, spices and salt together, set aside.

Cream together butter or margarine and sugar until fluffy, beat in egg and persimmon. Stir in dry ingredients. Stir in apples.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.