Pumpkin Cookies

1/2 c Shortening
1 1/4 c Brown sugar
1 c Pumpkin puree
2 Eggs
2 c All-purpose flour
2 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Ginger
1 ts Cinnamon
1 ts Nutmeg
1 c Raisins
1/2 c Chopped nuts

Combine all the dry ingredients in a bowl. In a second bowl, cream the shortening and work in the brown sugar and eggs. Mix well. Stir in the pureed pumpkin. Add the nuts and raisins. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients, mixing well. Drop spoonfuls of the batter on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375F for 10 to 15 minutes.

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