Pumpkin Cookies with Caramel Frosting

Ingredients

Cookies

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 2 eggs
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 box raisins

Caramel Frosting

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Cookies

1. Cream first six ingredients together.
2. Sift flour, cinnamon, baking soda and baking powder; add to creamed mixture.
3. Add walnuts and raisins, mixing well.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 30 minutes on an ungreased cookie sheet.
5. Frost with Caramel Frosting when cool.

Caramel Frosting

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