Persimmon Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup persimmon pulp (from 2-3 persimmons)
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional, we omitted)
• 1 cup raisins
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest