pumpkin cookies

i saw this recipe on cristines blog and thought id try it!

however, mine didnt turn out looking like hers initially... i made them as drop cookies... however the second batch i rolled and flattened them and they looked prettier.. lol

Frosted Pumpkin Cookies

1 cup sugar
1/3 cup oil
1 cup pumpkin
1.5 tsp cinnamon (heaping)
1 tsp cloves (heaping)
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (Heaping)
1 tsp vanilla (heaping)
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 cup raisins
1/3 c. chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Mix oil, pumpkin and sugar. Add vanilla. Mix flour, spices, baking powder and soda then add to wet. Add flour, nuts and raisins. mix until blended (do not overmix).

Bake @ 350 for 10-12 minutes on greased cookie sheet.

Remove and cool completely. Frost.

Frosting:
3 TBSP softened butter
4 tsp milk
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Mix all ingredients until smooth.