2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. butter
3 eggs
1 1/2 c. pumpkin
1 c. chocolate chips
1 tsp. ea. allspice, cloves, nutmeg, and vanilla
2 tsp. baking soda
4 c. flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. nuts (optional)

Cream together sugar, butter, eggs, pumpkin and baking powder. Add baking soda, flour, salt, spices and vanilla and mix well. Fold in chocolate chips. Drop onto baking sheet and bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees.