1 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. each salt, soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves
2 c. strained pumpkin
1 c. chocolate chips

Mix sugar, shortening and eggs. Sift the dry ingredients and add alternately with pumpkin. Fold in chips. Chill for 1 hour. Place on cookie sheets lined with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.