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(by Shirley McNevich)
2 sticks softened butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 cup canned pumpkin (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins (cover with water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then boil them for 5 minutes-drain completely)
In a mixer, combine butter and sugar. Add egg, pumpkin and vanilla. Add baking powder, salt, cinnamon, allspice and flour-mix well. Remove from mixer and use a wooden spoon to stir in walnuts and raisins. Drop by tablespoonfuls on to greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
 
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