Pumpkin Nut Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar 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.
Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 15 minutes.
Makes about 6 dozen cookies.