Pumpkin Cookies

2 eggs
2 C pumpkin
1 1/2 c shortening
2 t vanilla
1 1/2 c chopped nuts (optional)
12 oz pk butterscotch chips
Dry ingredients:
1 t salt
3 c flour
1 1/2 c sugar
2 t baking powder
1 t baking soda
1/2 t nutmeg
2 t cinnamon

Cream sugar and shortening together. Add eggs one at a time and mix until creamy. Add pumpkin, and mix thoroughly. Add dry ingredients until mixed. Fold in chocolate chips. Drop onto greased cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.