1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin puree
1 1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1/2 c. wheat germ
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. (or more) chocolate chips
1 c. nuts or raisins, optional

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and pumpkin. Add flour and wheat germ. Add baking powder, soda, cinnamon, salt and vanilla. Stir in chocolate chips.

Grease cookie sheets. Drop onto cookie sheets. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.