Pumpkin Cookies

This recipe has been a real hit at office food days. The cookies are moist and irresistible.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 48 cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup shortening
• 1  cup sugar
• 1  cup  cooked pumpkin
• 1  egg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  cups flour
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1  cup chocolate chips (optional)
• 1  cup  chopped dates (optional)

Directions

1. Cream sugar and shortening.
2. Add egg and pumpkin and beat well.
3. Add dry ingredients and nuts, chocolate chips and or dates.
4. Mix thoroughly.
5. Drop by rounded teaspoon on greased cookie sheet.
6. Bake in 350-degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes.