2 eggs
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar, packed
2/3 c. pumpkin
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Beat eggs; add shortening and brown sugar. Blend well. Add pumpkin and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients and add to pumpkin mixture. Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed. Fold in nuts. Spread in greased 13x9x2 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Cut into bars.