Halloween Treats:
Pumpkin Cookies

Ingredients:

• ½ cup shortening

• 1 ½ cup sugar

• 2 eggs

• 1 1/3 cups mashed pumpkin

• 2 ½ cups flour

• 4 teaspoons baking powder

• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

• ½ teaspoon powered cloves

• ½ teaspoon ginger

• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 cup chopped nuts or raisins

• Cream shortening

• Add sugar, beating to blend.

• Add eggs and pumpkin and beat well.

• Add spices, sifted flour, and baking powder.

• Fold in raisins or nuts.

• Drop batter by tablespoon 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet.

• Bake 375 degrees 15 minutes, till golden brown or test with toothpick.