Pumpkin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. shortening
1 1/3 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. canned pumpkin
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. lemon extract
2 1/2 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. nuts, chopped

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar thoroughly.
Add eggs, pumpkin and flavorings.
Blend well.
Stir in sifted dry ingredients.
Add raisins and nuts; mix well.
Drop by teaspoon onto a greased baking sheet.
Bake 10 to 15 minutes at 400\u00b0.
Sugar and cinnamon, mixed into a shaker, may be sprinkled over the cookies before baking.