Pumpkin Cookies with Caramel Frosting

1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup canned pumpkin
2 eggs
Pinch of salt
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon 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 when cool.

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

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.