Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Dash salt
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. 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
  • . Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks to cool.
  • For frosting, melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in the sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth. Frost cooled cookies.