Instructions: Cream shortening, sugar and egg together; stir in pumpkin and vanilla. Sift dry ingredients together and stir into shortening mixutre. Preheat oven to 350 oF. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet and bake 12 - 15 minutes.

Makes 6 - 8 dozen cookies.

Variations; add chopped nuts, or chocolate chips. Frost with cream cheese frosting.

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