Maui Persimmon Cookies

• 1 cup sugar
• ½ cup shortening
• 1 egg
• 1 cup persimmon pulp
• 1 tsp. soda (mix with pulp)
• ¼ tsp. each, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice or cloves
• 1 cup dates (chopped)
• 1 cup chopped nuts (macadamia)
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• ½ tsp. salt

Cream sugar and shortening. Add egg and mix well. Add persimmon pulp that has been mixed with soda. Add sifted mixture of flour, baking powder, salt and spices. Add dates and nuts. Drop on cookie sheet two inches apart. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.