Pumpkin Cookies

This is a recipe from our new guest contributor Paula.

These cookies make a wonderful fall treat. They'd be great for Halloween gatherings or any time. Kids (and big "kids") love them.

1/2 cup butter or margarine 1-1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1 cup canned pumpkin 1 tsp vanilla 2-1/2 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup nuts 1 cup chocolate pieces

Cream butter & sugar, beat in egg, pumpkin & vanilla. Mix dry ingredients, add to creamed mixture. Add nuts & Chocolate

Drop by tsp onto well greased cookie sheet.

Bake @ 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Makes about 6 dozen.