Pumpkin Cookies

Difficulty: easy Prep Time: Five Minutes Total Time: 30 Minutes or Less
1/2 cup butter, margarine or shortening
1 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup pumpkin, canned
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1 cup raisins
1 cup of walnuts, chopped

Cream butter and sugar well. Beat in egg, then add vanilla and pumpkin. Combine remaining ingredients and add to pumpkin mixture. Mix well. Drop by teaspoon onto a greased pan. Bake at 375°F for about 15 min., or until lightly browned. (Makes 5 dozen)