Nut and Raisin Thumbprints - California Raisins

Ingredients

• 1 / 2 Cup California raisins
• 2 Tablespoons water
• 10 Tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 Tablespoon orange juice
• 2 Cups all-purpose flour
• 1 / 4 Teaspoon salt
• 2 Teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 3 1 / 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 / 3 Cup sugar
• 1 / 2 Teaspoon vanilla
• 1 / 2 Cup canned or cooked pumpkin
• 1 Cup chopped nuts
• 1 Cup sifted powdered sugar
• 1 1 / 2 Teaspoons orange juice