1/2 c. butter, soft
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. ground nuts
1 c. raisins (optional)
2 1/2 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. ginger
2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Cream: butter, sugar, eggs until fluffy. Add: 1 large can pumpkin, flour, baking powder, ginger and cinnamon. Mix together. Add: nuts and raisins. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes on lightly greased cookie sheet.