Pumpkin Cookies

1 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup canned pumpkin (I substitute sweet potatoes)
2 eggs
pinch of salt
1 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 box raisins

Cream first six ingredients together. Sift flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder; add to creamed mixture. Add walnuts and raisins; mixing well.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15-30 minutes on an ungreased cookie sheet. Frost with caramel frosting.

CARAMEL FROSTING

3 tbsp butter
4 tbsp milk
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
3/4 tsp. vanilla

Combine butter, milk, and brown sugar in a saucepan. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Cool. Stir in sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.