Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 C pumpkin
1 tsp cinnamon
3/4 C sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c oil
1 tsp baking soda
1 egg
1 tsp milk
2 C flour
1 C chocolate chips
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vani lIa

Dissolve baking soda in milk; set aside. In large bowl add pumpkin, sugar, oil and egg and stir. Add flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda mixture. Mix well (I use a blender). Stir in chocolate chips and vanilla. Spoon onto cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until done.

(submitted by M. Pike)