Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

1- 1/2 C. milk chocolate chips 2 tsp. vanilla
3 C. sugar 2 tsp. cinnamon
1 C. shortening 1 tsp. salt
2 eggs 2 tsp. baking soda
1 large can pumpkin 2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice 5 c. flour

Mix ingredients completely. Will be sticky.
Place 1-1/2 inch apart on pan.
Bake at 375 degrees for 13-14 minutes.
Makes 8 dozen.

Emilie Peterson