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Pumpkin Cookies

1/2 c. shortening

1 1/2 c. sugar

1 egg

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. nutmeg

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 1/2 tsp. ginger

2 1/2 c. flour

3 Tbsp. molasses

2 c. pumpkin (canned pumpkin mix)

1/2 c. chopped nuts

1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Mix together and drop by the spoonful on a cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.