Category = Cookies
From the kitchen of = Barb Wheeler
Serves = Yields 4 dozen.

Ingrediants = 1 C. canned pumpkin
1 t. cinnamon
1 C. sugar
½ t. salt
½ C. shortening or oil (I use oil)
1 t. milk
1 egg, beaten
1 t. vanilla
2 C. flour
½ C. nuts
1 t. b. powder
1 C. chocolate chips
1 t. b. soda

Directions = Combine pumpkin, sugar, shortening and egg. Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt together; add to pumpkin mixture alternately with b. soda dissolved in milk. Add vanilla, nuts, and chocolate chips.

Drop by teaspoon onto greased baking sheet.

Bake 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.