1 (16 oz.) can solid pumpkin
1/2 c. butter
1 1/4 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. lemon extract
2 1/2 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. chocolate chips

In large bowl, beat butter and sugar. Add eggs, mixing well. In separate bowl, blend pumpkin with salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Fold pumpkin mixture into the butter mixture. Add lemon extract; mix well. Sift together flour and baking powder; add to batter and mix until smooth. Add chips.

Drop batter by teaspoonsful onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees for 13-15 minutes. Makes 3 dozen.