Pumpkin Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup cooked pumpkin (fresh or canned) NOTE

• if using fresh pumpkin, put through a sieve first to drain
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup nuts, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar together thoroughly. Stir in pumpkin, vanilla and salt.

2. 2

   Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon; gradually add to the pumpkin mixture. Fold in nuts and raisins. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.

3. 3

   Bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.