1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2/3 c. pumpkin
1 c. flour
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients except nuts. Beat for 2 minutes with electric mixer at medium speed. Fold in nuts. Spread evenly in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Bake in a moderate oven 20 to 25 minutes.

2 Tbsp. shortening
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar (sifted)
1 Tbsp. grated orange peel
2 Tbsp. orange juice

Blend until smooth. Spread over cool bars.