Pumpkin Cookies

1/3 cup shortening
1 1/3 cups sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. lemon extract
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
2 1/2 cups flour, sifted
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Cream shortening and sugar thoroughly; add eggs, pumpkin and the flavorings. Stir in sifted dry ingredients, add raisins and nuts, mix well. Drop by teaspoons onto a greased baking sheet and bake 15 minutes at 400 degrees. Sugar and cinnamon mixed in a shaker may be sprinkled over the cookes before baking.