pumpkin cookies

1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder

mix sugar and shortening. add egg and vanilla. combine all dry ingredients with wet. add below ingredients.

1 cup pumpkin
1/2 cup nuts
2/3 pkg. chocolate chips

bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.