Pumpkin Spice Cookies

2 cups shortening
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 cups canned pumpkin
2 eggs
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons butter
8 tablespoons milk
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice


Cream shortening, white sugar and pumpkin. Add eggs and mix well. Sift together the baking soda, spices, salt and flour. Add to pumpkin mixture and mix well.
Drop from spoon to cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
To Make Frosting: Cook butter, milk, and brown sugar until dissolved. Cool and add confectioners' sugar, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla. Spread over warm cookies.