1 c. cooked pumpkin (canned is fine)
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. oil
1 egg
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in 1 tsp. milk
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine pumpkin, sugar, oil, and egg. Stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Add to pumpkin mixture along with dissolved soda and mix well. Stir in chocolate, nuts, and vanilla. Drop by teaspoonfuls on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated 375 degree oven 10-12 minutes. Makes about 5 dozen. Wonderful soft cookie!