1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin
2 3/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. raisins
1 c. flake type cereal
1/4 c. chopped nuts

Cream butter and sugar; beat in eggs and pumpkin. Add flour, baking powder, spices and salt; blend well. Fold in raisins, cereal and nuts. Drop by heaping teaspoon on slightly greased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly. Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Cool. Frost if desired. Recipes makes 5-6 dozen.