Pumpkin Cookies

Pumpkin Cookies

Makes 4-5 dozen.

A light and fluffy cookie for your eager fall taste-buds. I love the addition of raisins, something I never combined with pumpkin. These cookies are super soft and oh-so-good.

Source: Ace Cooks, Bakers, and Miracle Makers cookbook

1 c. shortening

2 c. white sugar

1 egg

1 (15-oz.) can pumpkin puree

2 t. vanilla

4 c. flour

2 t. baking soda

2 t. baking powder

1-1/2 t. ground cinnamon

1 c. raisins

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg; beat. Add pumpkin and vanilla; combine well.

Add in flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon. Stir in raisins.

Drop onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 8-9 minutes.