Carrot-Pecan Cookies
["1 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1/4 tsp. baking soda", "3/4 tsp. ground cardamom (optional)", "1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon", "1/2 c. butter, softened", "3/4 c. light brown sugar", "1 egg", "1/2 tsp. vanilla extract", "1 c. grated carrots", "1 c. chopped pecans", "1/2 c. raisins"]
["In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cardamom and cinnamon; set aside.", "In a second bowl, beat butter with brown sugar until light and fluffy.", "Add egg and vanilla extract and beat well.", "Add flour mixture in 2 or 3 batches.", "Stir in carrots, pecans and raisins.", "Drop by tablespoons, 2 inches apart onto lightly greased cookie sheet.", "Bake in 325\u00b0 oven for 20 to 25 minutes.", "Makes 3 dozen."]
["flour", "baking powder", "baking soda", "ground cardamom", "ground cinnamon", "butter", "light brown sugar", "egg", "vanilla extract", "carrots", "pecans", "raisins"]