Peter Peter Pumpkin Bars Recipe

Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar.
2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Beat in pumpkin and vanilla.
4. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, ginger and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
5. Stir in nuts.
6. Spread into a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.
7. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
8. Cool on a wire rack.
9. In a mixing bowl, beat the shortening, confectioners' sugar, orange juice and orange peel until blended.
10. Frost bars; cut into squares.
11. Top each square with a candy pumpkin.