Start your oven heating to 200 C / 400 F / Gas Mark 6
Grease 2 cookie sheets.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon.
In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar together, then mix in the pumpkin, raisins and vanilla. Then add the flour mixture, about a ⅓ at a time, and mix well.
Place by generous tablespoons on the cookie sheets, giving them lots of room between each other. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to rack.