norwegian cookies

Ingredients

• CREAM:
• 1 cup butter (or shortening)
• 2 1/4 cups brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 - eggs & mix with above items
• MIX TOGETHER:
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground clove
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• ADD:
• 1 cup nuts (pecans, walnuts, etc.)
• 1 1/2 cups golden raisins
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• FROSTING
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• - hot water to get to spreading consistency