Pumpkin Cookies w/Caramel Frosting

1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. pumpkin
1 egg
2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped walnuts

Cream shortening and sugar. Add pumpkin and egg and cream well. Add combined dry ingredients and mix well. Add vanilla an nuts. Bake 375 degrees for 12-14 minutes.

Frosting:
3 TBSP. butter
4 tsp. milk
1/2 c. brown sugar

Cook until dissolved. Cool and stir in 1 c. podered sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla. Frost cookies while they are still warm.