• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cup cooked pumpkin
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup raisins

Cream together the first five ingredients in a large bowl. Set together dry ingredients in medium bowl and gradually add to creamed mixture. Add raisins, if desired. Drop by teaspoonful onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 F for 15 minutes or until done.