Pumpkin Cookies

1 c. shortening
2 c. pumpkin
2 c. sugar
1 c. nuts, chopped
2 t. vanilla
2 c. dates, chopped
2 t. baking soda
2 t. baking powder
2 t. cinnamon
4 c. flour

Cream together shortening, pumpkin and sugar. Add nuts, vanilla and dates. Add baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and flour. Mix well. Drop on cookie sheet. Bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
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