Pumpkin Cookies
["1 c. sugar", "1 c. canned pumpkin", "1/2 c. shortening", "2 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. nuts (if desired)"]
["Mix first three ingredients.", "Stir in remaining ingredients. Place spoonfuls onto cookie sheet. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8-10 minutes."]
["sugar", "pumpkin", "shortening", "flour", "baking powder", "baking soda", "cinnamon", "salt", "nuts"]