Pumpkin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

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.
Drop on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 approximately 15 minutes.