Pumpkin Cookies

Remember Veronica? Well, she made these delicious pumpkin cookies that I love. I normally don't like pumpkin cookies because they are too cakey, but these are good, and not to cakey to me.
They're also not as high in fat like other cookies because there is only 1/2 a Cup of shortening, instead of a cup of butter or whatever. So, instead of eating only 2 at a time, you can have 4 and not feel too guilty! =)

1/2 C shortening
1 1/4 C brown sugar (firmly packed)
2 eggs
1 t Vanilla
1 1/2 C pumpkin puree
2 1/2 C flour (I end up using a cup more than that, and I put half white and half whole wheat)
4 t baking powder
1/2 t salt
1/2 t cinnamon
1/2 t nutmeg
1 C raisins &/or nuts (optional... I don't do this)
1/2 package of chocolate chips (I do a whole package)

Cream shortening and brown sugar, and eggs and beat well. Add vanilla and pumpkin and mix, then all the dry stuff and mix well. Last, the chocolate chips. Cook at 375 for 9-12 minutes ( I do 9). Oh, and grease the cookie sheet. Oh, so good!