1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 c. cooked pumpkin
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. nuts if you wish