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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Hermits

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Servings 60 Cookies

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup shortening
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ½ tsp each of nutmeg allspice and cloves
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 2 cups white flour
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ cup chopped nuts

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl,cream together shortening and sugar.
  • Beat in eggs, vanilla and pumpkin.
  • In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices.
  • Stir into creamed mixture.
  • Stir in raisins, dates, chocolate chips and nuts.
  • Drop by spoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 350 F for 10 minutes or until golden brown.