Makes 2 1/2 to 3 Dozen Cookies

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In large bowl, mix butter and sugar until creamy; add pumpkin, egg, and vanilla, beating well after each addition.
3. Sift dry ingredients into separate bowl; gradually add to pumpkin mixture until well-blended.
4. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts.
5. Drop batter by heaping teaspoons onto lightly buttered cookie sheets.
6. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
7. Cool on wire racks and store in airtight container.