Pumpkin Donut Holes

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup pumpkin
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup shortening, butter, or margarine, softened

In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and baking soda. Add pumpkin, eggs, milk, and shortening, butter, or margarine; beat with an electric mixer on low speed till mixed.

Drop into heated oil and fry till golden brown. Roll in cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar, or a glaze.