Cream together shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs; beat thoroughly. Mix in vanilla and pumpkin.
Sift together dry ingredients. Blend into creamed mixture. Stir in raisins and chopped nuts.
Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls about 2" apart onto greased baking sheet. Bake in a moderate oven (375°) about 15 minutes until lightly browned. Remove cookies a