Pumpkin Granola Cookies

1 cup cooked shredded pumpkin (~ 3 cups raw)
1 1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 stick margarine
1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3 cups oatmeal
1 cup raisins or dried cranberries
1 cup pecans

Mix sugar and margarine until fluffy. Add eggs and pumpkin. Add baking soda and spices. Mix well. Add flour, oatmeal, raisins and pecans. The dough will be very stiff, don't try to use an electric mixer.

Drop large tablespoons of dough on cookie sheet. Flatten drops with back of spoon. The cookies will not spead much during baking.

Bake at 350 F for 15-25 minutes. Time will vary depending on consistency of pumpkin.

* I invented these cookies for daddy's birthday. November 2003 *