1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. pumpkin
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
Optional Ingredients:
1/2 c. nuts
1c. raisins
1c. chocolate chips
Blend shortening and egg. Add sugar and cream together until light and fluffy. Add sifted dry ingredients to the mixture. Add pumpkin. Fold in any optional ingredients and the vanilla. Drop on greased cookie sheet and bake at 375 for 10 minutes.