Pumpkin Cookies

2 c. Iight brown sugar (firmly packed)
2 c. cooked or canned pumpkin
l c. salad oil
2 tsp. vanilla
4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. each salt, cinnamon and nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ginger
2 c. raisins
l c. chopped nuts

Beat together brown sugar, pumpkin, oil  and vanilla in mixing bowl. Sift dry
ingredients together, add to pumpkin mixture and stir until smooth. Blend in 
raisins and nuts. Drop by  spoonfuls on oiled baking sheet. Bake at 350  degrees 
for 12 to 15 minutes. Two eggs may    be added if desired. Yield: 7 dozen.