Carrot Cake Cookies recipe

1 stick (1/2 cup) butter or margarine
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup grated carrots
1/2 cup raisins

Icing:
3 tablespoons softened cream cheese
1/4 cup confectioners sugar

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix well.

Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Gradually add to creamed mixture until well blended. Stir in carrots and raisins. Drop by rounded tablespoonsful 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake in preheated 325 degree F oven for 10-12 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before icing.