The Thing about Pumpkin

I don't know about you but it seems like whenever I open a can of pumpkin the recipe never calls for all the pumpkin that is in the can.  Add a half a cup, add a cup; never add the whole fat can.  It must be the marketing thing.  Just sell them a big fat can; it will get tossed and then they'll buy more big fat cans next time they need pumpkin.  Not so fast people.  So you know the dog bones I made?  Well the recipe only called for half a cup of pumpkin.  So what to do with the rest?  Make cookies of course.

So moist and yummy!

Autumn Pumpkin-Oatmeal Cookies
1 1/2 c. margarine or butter (or part shortening)
1 c. sugar
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 t. vanilla
4 c. flour
2 t. baking soda
1 t. salt
1 1/2 t. cinnamon
2 c. oatmeal (regular or quick)
2 c. canned pumpkin
1 c. chocolate chips

Cream together butter and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla, beat until fluffy. Sift dry ingredients (with exception of oatmeal) and add alternately with the pumpkin. Stir in chocolate chips and oatmeal Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes. It always takes me a batch to know the right time.  So just make the first batch a small one so you can get the cooking time right for the rest!