Pumpkin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. mashed pumpkin
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Beat shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
Add mashed pumpkin; stir well.
Sift together flour, baking powder and baking soda; add spices.
Mix well.
Add raisins and nuts.
Drop by spoonfuls on cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 about 10 minutes.
They will not be browned on top.