Pumpkin Nut Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. pumpkin
2 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg (optional, may omit)
1/4 tsp. ginger
1 c. raisins
1 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Cream shortening, add sugar gradually.
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 well until blended.
Add raisins and nuts; drop by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for approximately 15 minutes. Makes 4 dozen cookies.