1 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. solid packed pumpkin
2 c. flour
1 c. quick oatmeal
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon

Cream shortening. Gradually add sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well.

Sift flour, soda and spices, salt. Alternate adding pumpkin and dry ingredients. Mix well after each addition.

Drop dough by spoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake 20-25 minutes until lightly browned. These are good lightly iced with powdered sugar frosting.