Pumpkin Cookies

1/2 c. Shortening
3/4 c. Brown sugar
3/4 c. White sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 1/2 c. flour
1 c. Pumpkin
1 c. Raisins or choc. Chips (I use nestles mini choc chips)

Cream shortening and sugars, beat in egg. Add spices, soda, powder, salt and vanilla, mix well. Add pumpkin and flour alternately, mixing well after each addition. Add chocolate chips. Bake @ 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes. DO NOT OVER BAKE!