HEAT oven to 350°F. Coat baking sheets with no-stick cooking spray.
BEAT sugar and shortening in large bowl with mixer on high speed until light and fluffy, at least 3 minutes. Blend in pumpkin, eggs, milk and vanilla.
STIR flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice and salt in medium bowl until well blended. Gradually blend into pumpkin mixture on low speed. Drop by 1/4 cupful, 3 inches apart, onto prepared baking sheets.
BAKE 14 to 16 minutes or until set. Remove to wire rack to cool completely.
For Frosting: BEAT shortening, cream cheese and salt in large bowl with mixer on high speed until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat on high speed until smooth and creamy. Frost cooled cookies. Store in refrigerator in airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories 0
Calories from Fat0g
Total Fat 0g
Saturated Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 0mg
Potassium 0mg
Total Carbohydrates 0g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Vitamin D 0%
Calcium 0%
Thiamin 0%
Niacin 0%
Zinc 0%
Riboflavin 0%
Iron 0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet