Pumpkin Cookies

I made these the other day and they were a hit. You know it's a good sign when people ask for the recipe!

1/2 c sugar
1/2 c brown sugar
1 c butter, softened
1 c pumpkin
1 tsp vanilla
1 egg
2 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 nuts(optional)

Preheat oven to 350. Combine sugar and butter. Add pumpkin,vanilla, and egg. Add flour, baking powder+soda, and spices. Add nuts. Spoon Tablesoon portions on a ungreased cookie sheet. Cook for 12 minutes. Enjoy!