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For their holiday party this year, the hard-working TQS crew have decided to have a cookie exchange.  We thought about doing an "Ugly Sweater" party, but some people were a little insulted that we found their sweaters "unattractive."  So instead, we are going to share our favorite cookie recipes.

First stop is Mary Kay's for her mother's persimmon cookies.  While she was growing up, Mary Kay's mom, would have to hunt down persimmons at the grocer's to make the cookies.  They were a somewhat exotic item. Now, Mary Kay is fortunate enough to have a persimmon tree in her own backyard.  Her only challenge is grab the persimmons before her dog Shade eats them all.  

Here's a bit of spice to start you on your holiday journey.

Persimmon Cookies

1   cup persimmon pulp

1   teaspoon baking soda, sprinkled over pulp

1   cup sugar

½   cup shortening, part butter or margarine

1   egg, beaten

2   cups flour

1   cup walnuts, chopped

1   teaspoon cinnamon

½   teaspoon cloves

½   teaspoon nutmeg

½   teaspoon salt

Beat thoroughly the persimmon pulp, baking soda, sugar and shortening until creamy.  Add the egg, flour, sifted spices, and nuts.  Drop by spoonfuls on greased baking sheet.  Bake in 375 degree oven from 12 to 15 minutes.  Makes about 3 dozen cookies.