1/2 c. shortening
1 1/4 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. pumpkin
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. raisins
1 c. chopped nuts

Cream shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs and rest of ingredients. Drop by spoon on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.