Call me crazy...I hate pumpkin pie (it reminds me of baby food). But, I love anything pumpkin if there is chocolate involved. Which means I LOVE pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. There is the crazy easy recipe of just using a spice cake mix, chocolate chips and pumpkin. But, I decided to embrace my inner Betty Crocker and make some from scratch (don't worry the pumpkin came from a can...I'm not that good). I was a little concerned my kids wouldn't eat them, especially my super picky eater (monkey #2). But, they both gobbled them down. I had to put a couple away in a bag to save for daddy when he comes back from being out of town tomorrow.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
1/2 c shortening 1 1/2 c pumpkin
1 1/2 c brown sugar 2 1/2 c flour
1/2 c sugar 3/4 t baking soda
2 beaten eggs 1/2 t salt
1 t vanilla 1 t cinnamon
1 t ginger 2 t baking powder
3/4 c raisins (opt)
1/2 c nuts (opt)
chocolate chips (LOTS)
Cream shortening, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add remaining ingredients. Drop on greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.
