Pumpkin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. oleo or shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. cooked pumpkin
1 c. raisins
1 c. nuts
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar together until light.
Add unbeaten eggs and blend.
Sift together flour and spices.
Add to creamed mixture alternately with pumpkin.
Add raisins and nuts.
Mix well.
Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for about 15 minutes until lightly browned. Makes 4 dozen.