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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Mix four, baking powder, cinnamon, and allspice together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
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Cream brown sugar and butter together.
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Add vanilla and eggs and beat together until creamy.
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Stir in dry ingredients.
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Fold in apples and raisins (if using them).
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Drop by spoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet.
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Bake 10-12 minutes (11 seemed to be just right). Test if its baked by inserting a toothpick, if it's comes out clean, they are ready.
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Do not overbake.
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These also freeze well! Store in an airtight container.