*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Low-Fat Persimmon Cookies

Recipe By     : Unknown
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookies                          Desserts
                Fruit                            Low Fat

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      Cup           unbleached flour
   1      Cup           whole wheat flour
     1/2  Teaspoon      salt
     1/2  Teaspoon      cinnamon
     1/2  Teaspoon      cloves
     1/2  Teaspoon      nutmeg
     3/4  Cup           sugar
   1      Cup           persimmon pulp (do not sieve)
   1      Teaspoon      baking soda
   2                    egg whites
     1/2  Cup           applesauce
   1      Cup           currants
     1/4  Cup           chopped almonds (optional)

Combine dry ingredients except baking soda. Add baking soda to
persimmon pulp and beat in egg whites. Add dry ingredients to
persimmon pulp, stir in applesauce currants, and almonds. Make
drop cookies. Place on a cookie sheet sprayed with a nonstick
product.
Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.


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