4 c. flour
2 c. oatmeal
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. butter, softened
2 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin
1 c. raisins, nuts, or chocolate chips (optional)

Mix dry ingredients together and set aside. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla. Mix gradually with dry mix and pumpkin (add raisins, nuts, or chocolate chips if desired). Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Makes 32 large cookies.