Iced Pumpkin Cookies

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1 cup unsalted butter

1 cup sugar

1 cup cooked, pureed pumpkin (fresh or canned)

1 egg

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 cups unbleached allpurpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

1 cup raisins

Icing:

2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

1/4 cup butter, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla

3 tablespoons whipping cream, fresh orange juice or rum