1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. Libby's Solid Pack Pumpkin
2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ginger
1 c. chopped nuts
Lemon Frosting

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream shortening, gradually beat in sugar. Add eggs and pumpkin; mix well. Sift flour, baking powder, salt and spices together. Add nuts. Drop by heaping teaspoons onto greased baking sheets. Bake about 15 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove cookies to cool on rack; frost. (Yields 4 dozen)

LEMON FROSTING:

Combine: 1 tbsp. lemon juice

Add just enough cream or milk for spreading consistency.