1 c. mashed pumpkin,  I use canned

1 c, sugar

1/2 c shortening

1 tbsp  orange zest

2 c. flour...all purpose, or whole wheat

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 c raisins (optional)

 

mix first 4 ingredients, stir in sifted flour and  other dry ingredients. Add raisins if opted.   Drop onto an ungreased cookie sheet.  These do not spread much,  they tend to stay big and puffy . Bake in a 375 oven for 8-10 minutes  Immediantly remove from pan and cool. Frost with some cream cheese icing and yum!!!

 

  I tend to use pumpkin pie spice rather then just the cinnamon