1 stick soft butter
1 1/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. pumpkin puree
2 c. flour
1/2 c. wheat germ
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. chocolate chips (optional)

Mix butter and sugar. Add 2 eggs and pumpkin. Add 2 cups flour and wheat germ. Add baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. Add raisins and walnuts. (May substitute chocolate chips for raisins and/or walnuts.) Mix well.

Grease cookie sheets. Drop batter by teaspoonsful. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Yields: 60 cookies.