1 1/2 cups shortening
2 cups sugar
1 egg, beaten
4 1/2 to 5 cups sifted flour -OR-
enough to make dough stiff
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 cup thick, unsweetened pumpkin
1 cup chopped nuts

Cream together shortening and sugar; add egg. Sift together dry ingredients; fold gradually into creamed mixture alternately with pumpkin. Add nuts. Mix into stiff dough; form into two rolls. Wrap in waxed paper; store in refrigerator. Slice thin and bake on greased cookie sheet in 375°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

Submitted by: Melanie Kelly