Pumpkin Cookies

Kristen Beckstead

½ cup shortening

1 ½ cup brown sugar

1 egg

1 cup pumpkin

½ cup nuts (optional)

1 cup raisins/chocolate chips

2 ½ cup flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp soda

½ tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp nutmeg

1 tsp cinnamon

Combine all ingredients. Bake on greased sheet at 375 degrees for ten minutes. Makes about 6 dozen.