Pumpkin Nut Cookies
["1/2 c. shortening", "1 c. sugar", "2 eggs, beaten", "1 c. solid pack pumpkin", "2 c. sifted all-purpose flour", "4 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. salt", "2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. nutmeg", "1/4 tsp. ginger", "1 c. raisins (optional)", "1 c. nuts (optional)"]
["Cream the shortening; gradually add sugar.", "Cream until light and fluffy.", "Add eggs and pumpkin; mix well.", "Sift flour, baking powder, salt and spices together.", "Stir in dry ingredients and mix until blended.", "Add raisins and nuts."]
["shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "solid pack pumpkin", "flour", "baking powder", "salt", "cinnamon", "nutmeg", "ginger", "raisins", "nuts"]