Pumpkin Cookies

1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 cups brown sugar (packed)
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 cups mashed pumpkin
3/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts
2 1/2 cups flour
3/4 tsp. soda
2 tsps. baking powder
1/3 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon

Cream shortening and sugars until fluffy, add eggs, blending well.  Stir in nuts, pumpkin, eggs, vanilla.  Blend well.

Sift dry ingredients 3 times and add to creamed mixture.  Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.  Bake at 375 degrees for 10-15 minutes.  If desired, frost with cream cheese frosting.

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