Pumpkin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
2 c. pumpkin
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. allspice
2 c. raisins (optional)
1 c. nuts (optional)

Preparation

Cream together the shortening and 2 cups of sugar.
Add pumpkin, eggs and vanilla.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice.
Add to creamed mixture.
Combine ingredients.
Drop by spoonfuls onto greased baking sheet approximately 1 inch apart.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 13 to 15 minutes.
Frost with Buttercream Frosting.