My Favorite Pumpkin Cookies
["1 c. shortening", "1 c. sugar", "1 c. cooked pumpkin", "1 egg", "1 tsp. vanilla", "2 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. allspice", "1 c. chopped nuts (optional)", "1 c. raisins (optional)"]
["Cream together sugar and shortening.", "Add and mix well the pumpkin, egg and vanilla.", "Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and allspice.", "Stir in nuts and/or raisins, if desired."]
["shortening", "sugar", "pumpkin", "egg", "vanilla", "flour", "baking powder", "baking soda", "salt", "cinnamon", "allspice", "nuts", "raisins"]