1/2 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. each baking powder and baking soda
1/4 tsp. each ginger and nutmeg
2/3 c. pumpkin
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

FROSTING:

1 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
2 tbsp. each shortening and orange juice
1 tbsp. grated orange rind

Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and vanilla. Sift together dry ingredients; add in thirds alternately with pumpkin; fold in nuts. Spread in greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Cool. Combine ingredients for frosting; beat until smooth. Frost and cut into bars.