Pumpkin-Nut Cookies

Ingredients
- 12 c shortening
- 1 c sugar
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 c pumpkin
- 2 c flour sifted
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 12 tsp cinnamon
- 12 tsp nutmeg
- 12 tsp ginger
- 1 c raisins
- 1 c nuts
Directions
- Cream shortening
- Add sugar gradually
- Cream until light and fluffy
- Add eggs and pumpkin mix well
- Sift flour baking powder salt and spices
- Stir in dry ingredients
- Mix well
- Add raisins and nuts
- Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheets Bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes