1 cup shortening
1-1 / 2 cups brown sugar
1 / 2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup nuts (optional)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1-1 / 2 cups pumpkin
1 teaspoon lemon flavoring
2-1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
3/4 teaspoon soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
Cream shortening, brown and white sugars. Add eggs, vanilla, lemon flavoring, and pumpkin.
Combine dry ingredients and mix together with shortening mixture. Bake for 12 minutes at 375 degrees.