Pumpkin Cookies
["1/2 c. shortening", "1 c. sugar", "2 c. flour", "4 tsp. baking powder", "2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "1 c. nuts, chopped", "2 eggs, beaten", "1 c. pumpkin", "1/4 tsp. ginger", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. nutmeg"]
["In a large bowl, combine shortening.", "Add sugar gradually.", "Add eggs and pumpkin and beat until mixed well.", "Sift together flour, salt, baking powder and spices.", "Slowly add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture.", "Mix until well blended.", "Stir in nuts.", "Drop by spoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 minutes.", "Makes about 4 dozen."]
["shortening", "sugar", "flour", "baking powder", "cinnamon", "nuts", "eggs", "pumpkin", "ginger", "salt", "nutmeg"]