1/2 cup Sugar

1/2 cup - 1 stick softened butter

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup very ripe persimmon pulp

2 cups flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground cloves

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

1/2 tsp coarse salt

Preheat oven to 350° F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper

Puree 3 very ripe persimmon pulp until smooth - measure out 1 cup

Cream together softened butter and sugar

Add egg and mix well

Sift together dry ingredients

Add to bowl alternating with persimmon pulp

Blend thoroughly and drop on parchment lined cooking sheet 1 inch apart

Bake at 350° F for 12-15 min.