Pumpkin Raisin Cookies

1/2 c Shortening

1 c Sugar

1 c Canned pumpkin

1 ts Vanilla extract

2 c All-purpose flour

1 ts Baking powder

1 ts Baking soda

1 ts Ground cinnamon

ds Salt 1 c Raisins

Frosting: 2 tb Butter or margarine

1 1/2 c Confectioner`s sugar

2 tb Milk

1 ts Vanilla extract

Recipe by: TASTE OF HOME - OCT/NOV 95 In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add pumpkin and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in the raisins, Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. For frosting, melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in the sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth. Frost cooled cookies. Yield about 3 dozen -----