Cardamom Raisin Cookies

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups unbleached flour
• 2 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour + 3/4 cup rice flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 2 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup raisins, soaked in water or orange juice to soften, then drained
• 3/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts (optional)
• Coarse sugar for topping (optional)