Pumpkin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening or oleo
1 cup sugar
1 cup cooked pumpkin
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cup flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Cream together shortening and sugar.
Beat in pumpkin, vanilla, and salt until blended.
Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
Beat into creamed mixture. Fold in raisins and nuts (if desired).
Drop on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 325 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.