Pumpkin Chocolate Chip cookies

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip cookies - by Jen Taylor

1/2 cup shortening

1 1/2 cups white sugar

1 egg
1 cup canned pumpkin

1 tsp vanilla

2 1/2 cups flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

1 tsp nutmeg

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 cup walnuts (optional)

1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350.

In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, then stir in pumpkin and vanilla.

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon; gradually add to cream mixture. Stir in walnuts and chocolate chips.

Drop by teaspoonful onto the cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until light brown. Make 3 dozen.