1 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
2/3 c. cooked, mashed pumpkin
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. chopped pecans
Powdered sugar

Combine first 5 ingredients in large mixing bowl. Add next 3 ingredients. Beat on medium speed of electric mixer 1 minute or until smooth. Stir in pecans. Pour into greased and floured 9x13x2 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool, sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar, if desired. Cut bars to serve. Yield: 2 1/2 dozen.