Recipe - Pumpkin-Nut Cookies

2 cup Allpurpose flour
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
One fourth teaspoon Ground ginger
1 cup Sugar
1 cup Canned pumpkin
1 cup Raisins
4 teaspoon Baking powder
One half teaspoon Salt
One half cup Shortening
2 Eggs
1 cup Chopped nuts

In a medium bowl, stir together: flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and
ginger. Set aside.

In a mixer bowl, beat shortening for 30 seconds. Add sugar and beat till
fluffy. Beat in eggs and pumpkin. Add dry ingredients and beat till
combined. Stir in nuts and raisins.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350
degrees for 12 minutes. Remove to wire racks and cool.

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