Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
¼ tsp. ginger
¼ tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. baking soda
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 16-oz. can solid pack pumpkin
1 cup vegetable oil
2 drops red food coloring
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add pumpkin, oil, food coloring, eggs, milk and vanilla; beat on medium speed until well mixed. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.

Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° 8-9 minutes or until edges just begin to brown. Cool for 2 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool completely.