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Place raisins in a steamer basket or strainer. Place over boiling water but not touchin it.
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Steam, covered, for 5 minute.
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Combine cream cheese and butter in heavy bottomed saucepan. Stir over low heat until butter is melted, cheese is soft and mixture is well combined.
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Transfer to large bowl of mixer.
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Add powdere sugar, one cup at a time, until frosting is thick and creamy but not dry.
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Add vanilla. Stir in raisins gently.
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Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let dry, uncovered, for 4 hours or overnight.