Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

With an electric mixer, beat the brown sugar, eggs, shortening, and pumpkin.

In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.

Slowly add dry ing. to pumpkin mixture.

Beat well. Fold in walnuts by hand.

With a 2 in. scoop, put onto cookie sheets.

Bake 12 - 15 min.

Cookies are done when tops crack and bottoms are lightly browned.

Ice when completely cool.

Icing: Stir 1/2 cup softened butter with 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar. Add 2 tablespoons milk. Stir until smooth. Add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.