1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 and 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup walnuts
Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg and pumpkin and mix in the rest of the dry ingredients. Add the raisins and nuts. Drop on teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet.
Bake in a moderate over (350 degree) for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Recipe was from Mom Crossfield and has been in my recipe box for years. A family favorite.
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