Pumpkin Cookies
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups brown sugar (packed)
2 eggs
1 3/4 cps canned pumpkin
2 3/4 cups flour (sifted)
1 cup raisins
1 cup pecans
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ginger
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Mix shortening, sugar, eggs, and pumpkin
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Mix dry ingredients together in large bowl
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Mix dry mixture into sugar mixture
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Add raisins and pecans
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Drop teaspoon onto an ungreased cookie sheet
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Bake at 400 F for 12 to 15 minutes
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Cookies may be iced when cooled.
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