Pumpkin Face Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Combine all raisin filling ingredients into saucepan.
2. 2
   Cook& stir over medium heat until thick, about 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Cool.
4. 4
   Cookie: Mix flour & baking powder.
5. 5
   Cream sugar, butter, eggs, milk & vanilla.
6. 6
   Add to flour mixture.
7. 7
   Divide dough in half & chill at least 2 hours.
8. 8
   Roll out half of dough on lightly floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness.
9. 9
   Cut with a 2 or 3 inch round cookie cutter.
10. 10
    Place half the circles on ungreased cookie sheets.
11. 11
    Place 2 tsp raisin filling on each circle.
12. 12
    Use the other half of the dough and cut into circles.
13. 13
    Cut these to resemble pumpkin faces.
14. 14
    Use a knife to make eyes, nose & mouth etc.
15. 15
    Place these on top of the filling.
16. 16
    Seal edges with fork tines.
17. 17
    Repeat with remaining dough.
18. 18
    Bake at 375° for about 12 minutes.