Pumpkin Cookies Recipe

1 c Shortening
4 c Sugar
3 Eggs
3 ts Vanilla
3 c Pumpkin
3 ts Nutmeg
6 c Flour
3 ts Baking powder
3 ts Baking soda
1 ts Salt
3 ts Cinnamon
3 c Chocolate chips*

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Mix all ingredients together.

Drop by tablespoons onto lightly greased cookie sheet and bake at 350
degrees for 15 minutes. Test doneness with a toothpick. Cooking time
may vary, depending on altitude.

* Can substitute raisins and/or nuts also.