1 1/2 c Flour
1 ts Baking powder
1/4 ts Baking soda
1/4 ts Salt
3/4 ts Ground cardamom (optional)
1/4 ts Cinnamon
8 tb Butter; softened
3/4 c Light brown sugar
1 Egg
1/2 ts Vanilla extract
1 c Grated carrots
1 c Chopped pecans
1/2 c Raisins
Heat oven to 325F. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets. Combine the flour, baking powder and soda, salt and spices. Beat the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy, 2 – 3 minutes. Beat in the egg and the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture. Stir in carrots, nuts and raisins. Drop the batter by generous tablespoons onto the greased baking sheets 2″ apart. Bake until edges are lightly browned for 20 -25 minutes. JM —–