Makes about 3 dozen cookies

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup pureed pumpkin
1 teaspoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
7 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped into medium chunks

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. In a large mixing bowl, mix the sugar and oil, then blend in the egg, pumpkin, milk, and vanilla.

3. In a separate bowl, mix the flour with the rest of the dry ingredients, then blend into the wet mixture. Stir in the chocolate.

4. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake for approximately 10 minutes.