Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies

My husband's grandma has given me a few great cookbooks, and this recipe comes from the latest. Thanks, Grandma Pyper!

2 1/4 cups shortening

3 cups sugar

3 eggs

3 cups pumpkin

3 tsp. vanilla

16 oz. chocolate chips

6 cups flour

2 TB baking powder

3 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

1 1/2 tsp. soda

1/2 tsp. salt.

Cream the shortening and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, and pumpkin. Combine dry ingredients and add to pumpkin mixture. Add chocolate chips. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Makes six dozen.