Pumpkin Cookies

I first tried these at work. A coworker of mine brought a ziplock bag full and I think I ate half to myself, lol. Sooooooooo of course I had to ask him for the recipe which he got from his dear Mom. They are so addictive, I have to freeze some when I make them or I will eat them all. They are just as tasty with or without nuts and raisins.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 36
• Yields: 36 Cookies

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  soft margarine or 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1 1⁄2 cups brown sugar
• 2  eggs
• 1 3⁄4 cups pumpkin puree
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 3⁄4 cups flour
• 3  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 cup raisins (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Whip butter.
2. Add sugar, eggs, pumpkin puree, vanilla.
3. Add flour, baking powder, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt.
4. Mix together.
5. Add raisins or walnuts or dates (whichever you prefer).
6. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
7. Drop by tbsp on cookie sheet - I sprayed mine with Pam.
8. Cook at 375 for 10 to 12 minutes - makes approximately 3 dozens.