Pumpkin Cookies

Another recipe that is so tasty and one that is so reminiscent of Thanksgiving - just another simple recipe for this time of year!!

• Ready In: 12 mins
• Yields: 36 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. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar together thoroughly. Stir in pumpkin, vanilla and salt.
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. Bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.