#415 - Pumpkin Spice Cookies

(by Shirley McNevich)

2 sticks softened butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 cup canned pumpkin (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins (cover with water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then boil them for 5 minutes--drain completely)

In a mixer, combine butter and sugar. Add egg, pumpkin and vanilla. Add baking powder, salt, cinnamon, allspice and flour--mix well. Remove from mixer and use a wooden spoon to stir in walnuts and raisins. Drop by tablespoonsful on to greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.