1 c. shortening
1 c. pumpkin
2 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. salt
1 c. raisins

Frosting:

3 tbsp. butter
4 tsp. milk
1 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
3/4 tsp. vanilla

Cream shortening, sugar and pumpkin. Add egg. Mix well. Add dry ingredients. Drop from spoon onto cookie sheet.

Bake at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes. Cook butter, brown sugar and milk over low heat until dissolved. Add vanilla and powdered sugar. Spread over warm cookies.