Pumpkin Cookies

1/2 c Shortening

1 c Brown sugar

1 c Mashed pumpkin

1 c Raisins

1/2 c Nuts

1 ts Vanilla

2 c Flour

1 ts Baking soda

1 ts Cinnamon

1 ts Baking powder

Icing sugar (optional) Cream shortening and sugar, then add pumpkin, raisins, nuts and vanilla and mix well. Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and baking powder and add to creamed ingredients. Mix well, then drop ty teaspoonsful onto greased cookie sheet. BAte at 350F for 8 to 10 minutes. When cool, dust with icing sugar if desired. Source: The Harrowsmith Cookbook, Volume Three -- ~-- WM v3.10/91-0126 * Origin: Doctor On Board: Niagara's Medical Host 905-937-1907 (1:247/101)

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