Pumpkin Cookies
["2 c. shortening", "2 c. sugar", "2 tsp. vanilla", "2 eggs", "2 c. pumpkin", "4 c. flour", "2 tsp. baking powder", "2 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. salt", "2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice", "2 c. nuts (optional)"]
["Combine shortening, sugar, vanilla, eggs and pumpkin.", "Blend thoroughly.", "Add other ingredients.", "Mix.", "Drop on greased cookie sheet.", "Bake in 375\u00b0 oven for 12 to 15 minutes.", "\"Recipe can be doubled.\""]
["shortening", "sugar", "vanilla", "eggs", "pumpkin", "flour", "baking powder", "soda", "salt", "pumpkin pie spice", "nuts"]