1 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
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. pecans, chopped
Powdered sugar, (optional)

Combine first 5 ingredients in a 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 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan; bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool; sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar. Yield about 2 1/2 dozen.