Preheat oven to 180ºC . Sift dry ingredients together. Cream shortening and sugar. Add vanilla and pumpkin. Add dry ingredients and nuts. Beat until smooth. Shape cookies into 3 cm balls and place on a greased cookie sheet. Press flat with fork. Bake for 9 to dozen minutes. 1 cookie -20ºC ruit/vegetable choice, -20ºC at