Pumpkin Cookies (Aunt Lorrie's recipe)

Cream:
2 c shortening or 1 c shortening and 1 c of applesauce
2 c sugar

Stir:
1 lb canned or real pumpkin
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla

Sift:
4 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda

Stir into cream mixture and add 3 c chocolate chips (no less). Drop 2 TB balls on ungreased cooking sheet.

Bake at 370 degrees for 10 minutes. Open oven door and bake 5 more minutes.