Applesauce Raisin Cookies

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar

1 cup Butter, softened

1 cup unsweetened applesauce

2 eggs

1 1/2 cups (dark chocolate covered) raisins

Powdered sugar, if desired

Directions

Heat oven to 375°F. Combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, ginger and allspice in medium bowl; set aside.

Combine brown sugar and butter in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add applesauce and eggs; continue beating until well mixed. Reduce speed to low; add flour mixture. Beat until well mixed. Stir in raisins by hand.

Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 9 to 13 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. (Cookies will not brown; a slight imprint will remain when touched with finger.)

Just before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.