Pumpkin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. pumpkin
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
3 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 c. raisins (optional)

Preparation

Soften the shortening.
Gradually beat in the sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add eggs and pumpkin.
Mix well. Mix flour, baking powder, salt and spices together.
Stir the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture.
Mix until well blended. Add raisins.
Drop by spoonfuls onto baking sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 15 minutes or until lightly browned.