Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease cookie sheets. In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Stir in pumpkin and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop onto cookie sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes or until light brown.