1 1/2 c sugar
1 t nutmeg
1/2 C shortening
1/4 t ginger
1 egg
1/8 t ground cloves
2 1/2 c flour
1 t cinnamon
1 t baking powder
1 c pumpkin
1 t soda
1 c raisins
1/2 t salt
1/2 c pecans
1 t vanilla

Cream sugar and shortening, add egg mix well. Sift flour with baking powder, soda salt and spices. Add to creamed mixture alternately with pumpkin. Fold in raisins, nuts, and vanilla. Drop on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes.

Note: These cookies freeze well.