2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
1 c. pumpkin
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. nuts, chopped (optional)
1 c. raisins (optional)

FROSTING:

3 tbsp. butter
4 tbsp. milk
1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 c. sifted confectioners' sugar
3/4 tsp. vanilla

Cookie: Sift dry ingredients together. Cream shortening and sugar. Stir in pumpkin and egg. Add dry ingredients, raisins, nuts and vanilla. Drop by teaspoon on slightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Cool and frost with caramel frosting.

Frosting: Combine first 3 ingredients. Bring to a full rolling boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Cool and stir in powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until smooth and creamy. Then put icing on cookies.