1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
4 c. flour
2 c. pumpkin (canned)
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 egg
12 oz. chocolate chips or white raisins

Cream shortening and sugar; add egg, vanilla and pumpkin. Mix well. Add dry ingredients and chocolate chips. Bake on greased cookie sheet at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes approximately 8 dozen cookies.