Filled "Pumpkin" Cookies

Cookies

 * 1 cup butter
 * 1 cup sugar
 * 1 each large egg
 * 1 tsp vanilla
 * 2 tsp baking powder
 * 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
 * 2¾ cup flour
 * orange food color

Filling

 * 2 cup raisins
 * ¾ cup chopped walnuts
 * ½ cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 375°F.
 * 2) In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer.
 * 3) Beat in egg and vanilla.
 * 4) Add baking powder, spice, and flour one cup at a time mixing after each addition.
 * 5) The dough will be very stiff; blend last flour in by hand.
 * 6) Do not chill dough.
 * 7) To tint with icing color, add small amounts until desired color is reached.
 * 8) Divide dough into 2 balls.
 * 9) On a floured surface, roll each ball into a circle approximately 12 inches in diameter.
 * 10) Dip wilton "jack-o-lantern cutters" in flour before each use.
 * 11) Place half the cookies on cookie sheets.
 * 12) Place 1 tablespoon filling on cookie.
 * 13) Cut eyes and mouth from remaining cookies.
 * 14) Place on top of filling.
 * 15) Press to seal edges.
 * 16) Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
 * 17) To make filling just mix all ingredients in a bowl.
 * 18) You can also use jelly.