Pumpkin Cookies

1/2 C Shortening
1 C Sugar
1 Egg
1 Can Pumpkin
2 C Flour
1 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Ginger
1 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Cloves
1/2 tsp Nutmeg

Mix all ingredients together. Beat for a min or two. Then add chocolate chips, if desired. Spoon onto greased cookie sheets and bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool. Frost with cream cheese frosting, if desired.