2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
4 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
2 c. raisins
1 c. chopped nuts

Cream shortening and sugar. Add pumpkin, eggs and vanilla; beat well. Stir together flour, next 5 ingredients and 1 teaspoon salt. Add to batter; mix well. Stir in raisins and nuts. Drop rounded teaspoon 2" apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on rack. If desired, frost with vanilla frosting. Makes 6 dozen.