Pumpkin-Nut Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. pumpkin
2 c. flour, sifted
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 c. raisins
1 c. nuts

Preparation

Cream shortening.
Add sugar gradually.
Cream until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and pumpkin; mix well.
Sift flour, baking powder, salt and spices.
Stir in dry ingredients.
Mix well.
Add raisins and nuts.
Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes.