Pumpkin Cookies / Kristi Smith

2 1/2 c. flour

1/2 t. baking soda

1/4 t. salkt

2 t. pumpkin pie spice

1 c. dark brown sugar

1/2 c. sugar

3/4 c. butter softened

2 large eggs

1 c. pumpkin

1 t. vanilla

 1 bag white chocolate chips

1/2 c. nuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 300.  In a medium bowl combine flour, soda, salt and spice mix well with a wire whisk.  Set aside.  In a large bowl blend sugars with electric mixer at medium speed.  Add butter and beat to form a grainy paste.  Scrape sides of bowl, then add eggs, pumpkin, and vanilla.  Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.  Add flour mixture and mix well.  Add in chocolate chips, blend at low speed just until mixed.  (Do no over mix)  Drop by rounded tablespoons onto un-greased cookie sheet.  1 inch apart.  Bake 18-20 minutes or until slightly brown along edges.