Pumpkin Cookies(This recipe is already doubled in order to use the full can of pumpkin and then freeze some of the dough for later use)

1 cup shortening
3 cups sugar
1 can (15oz.) of pumpkin
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
5 1/4 cups flour
1 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
1 package (12oz) of chocolate chips
(nuts optional)

Blend shortening and sugar. Stir in pumpkin, eggs, and vanilla. Add flour, salt, soda, powder, nutmeg, cinnamon and mix well. Add chocolate chips. Place on lightly greased pan (or use parchment paper) bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.