Pumpkin Cookies

"These are Richard's favorites!"
-Teresa Western

Ingredients:
1 1/2 C shortening
4 1/2 C sugar
3 eggs
3 tsp vanilla
1 large can Libby's pumpkin
7 1/2 C flour
3 tsp cinnamon
3 tsp nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp salt
3 tsp baking powder
1 bag milk chocolate chips

Directions:
Cream together the first 5 ingredients. Add the rest. Bake at 375 for 10-12 min. This recipe makes lots and lots!