Cream together 1-1/2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup margarine or butter, 1 egg.
Sift 2-1/2 cups flour, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1 tsp. baking powder, 1 tsp. cinnamon, 1/2 tsp. salt. Add to creamed mixture with 1 cup cooked or canned pumpkin.
Stir in 1 tsp. vanilla, 1 cup chocolate chips, and 1 cup nuts (optional)
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350º for about 10-12 minutes
Recipe submitted by Marie on 12/17/99