1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. oil
2 eggs
1 3/4 c. canned pumpkin
2 3/4 c. flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ginger
1 c. raisins; optional
1 c. chopped pecans; optional

Mix sugar, oil, eggs, and pumpkin thoroughly. Blend flour, baking powder and spices. Add dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture, stir until well blended. Add nuts and raisins. Drop batter by teaspoonfuls into ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes, until lightly browned. Makes about 6 dozen cookies.