Pumpkin Cookies

Cream together:
1 c. butter
1 c. sugar

Add and mix well:
1 c. cooked pumpkin
1 egg
1 tsp. vanillla

Sift together and add to above mixture:
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice

Stir in (optional):
chopped nuts
chocolate chips
raisins

Drop cookies onto a well-greased cookie sheet and bake 15 minutes at 375 F.