Pumpkin Nut Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. pumpkin
1 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. ginger
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. nuts

Preparation

Cream shortening; add sugar gradually.
Cream until light and fluffy.
Add egg 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 teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheets.
Bake in moderate 350\u00b0 oven for approximately 15 minutes.
Makes 2 dozen.