Pumpkin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. sugar
1 c. pumpkin
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ginger
2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. flour

Preparation

Cream shortening, sugar and eggs. Add pumpkin; mix well. Blend in flour, salt, baking powder and spices; mix well.
Drop by spoonfuls on baking sheet. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes. Raisins and/or nuts can be added. Freezes well.
One can pumpkin will make 2 batches.