1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. pumpkin
1/2 c. nuts
2 1/2 c. self-rising flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg

Cream shortening and sugar. Add other ingredients. Drop onto cookie sheet and bake 10 to 12 minutes at 375 degrees. 4 dozen.