Pumpkin Cookies

Pumpkin Cookies 1/2 cup margarine, softened 1 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup canned pumpkin (not pie filling) 2 cups flour 4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp cloves 1/4 tsp ginger 1 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional) Cream together margarine and sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla and pumpkin. Stir remaining ingredients together in a separate bowl, then add to margarine mixture. Mix together well. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased pans. Bake in 375 degree oven for about 15 minutes until lightly browned. Makes about 5 1/2 dozen. This recipe can be easily doubled. I don't know if it freezes well or not - they never make it to my freezer.