3/4 c. shortening
1 1/4 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 c. cooked sweet potatoes, mashed
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. all-purpose flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. finely chopped pecans
1/2 c. chopped raisins

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and beat until smooth. Stir in mashed potatoes and vanilla. Sift dry ingredients together and combine with nuts and raisins. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Yield: About 4 dozen cookies.