Pumpkin Cookies

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup cooked pumpkin
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
• 1 cup chopped dates (optional)

Recipe

• 1 cream sugar and shortening.
• 2 add egg and pumpkin and beat well.
• 3 add dry ingredients and nuts, chocolate chips and or dates.
• 4 mix thoroughly.
• 5 drop by rounded teaspoon on greased cookie sheet.
• 6 bake in 350-degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes.