Janice's Pumpkin Cookies

1/2 cup shortening, margarine or butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 cup pumpkin
1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teasponn cinnamon
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 cup chocolate chips or raisins (I always add more!)

Mix together. Drop on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375* for 10 minutes. (Sometimes it can take up to 15 minutes.)