1/2 c  Shortening
1 1/2 c  Sugar
1    Egg
1 c  Pumpkin
1/2 c  Pineapple, crushed; drained
1 c  Rolled oats
1 c  Nuts; chopped
2 c  Flour
1/2 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Baking soda
2 ts Salt
1 ts Cinnamon
1/4 c  Milk

In mixing bowl cream shortening and sugar together until fluffy; blend in
egg. Put in pumpkin, pineapple, oats and nuts; stir thoroughly. Add the
sifted dry ingredients and milk alternately; drop by spoonfuls on ungreased
cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake in 400-degree oven for 8 to 10
minutes. One cup applesauce may be substituted for milk and pineapple.