Ingredients

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 lb semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Cream the sugar, shortening, pumpkin, and vanilla together.
  • Mix until light and well combined.
  • Mix the flour, baking soda, and ground cinnamon.
  • Stir the flour mixture into the creamed mixture.
  • Mix until combined.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until set.
  • Let cookies cool on a rack.