2 1/2 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ginger
1 c. raisins
1/3 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 c. canned pumpkin
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. lemon extract
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Sift together the first 7 ingredients. Chop raisins. Cream shortening and sugar together thoroughly. Add well beaten eggs, pumpkin and flavoring; blend. Next add the dry ingredients, raisins and nuts. Mix well. Drop by teaspoon into well greased baking sheet. Flatten with fork dipped in water.

Mix together 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle over top of each cookie. Bake in 400 degree oven about 10 minutes.