1 c. sugar
1 c. butter
1 egg
1 c. can pumpkin
1 tsp. vanilla (pure is best)
2 c. sifted all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 c. chopped pecans (optional)

Grease cookie sheet. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter and sugar. Add egg, vanilla and pumpkin. Beat well. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices. Blend well. Add nuts. Drop teaspoon full onto cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake 12-15 minutes.

These cookies are very moist. Store in layers of wax paper. Freezes easily.