Pumpkin Nut Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. solid pack pumpkin
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ginger
1 c. raisins (optional)
1 c. nuts (optional)

Preparation

Cream the shortening; gradually add sugar.
Cream until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and pumpkin; mix well.
Sift flour, baking powder, salt and spices together.
Stir in dry ingredients and mix until blended.
Add raisins and nuts.