INGREDIENTS
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2 cups + 2 Tbsp (300g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure)
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1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
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1/4 tsp ground cloves
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp salt
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3/4 cup (169g) unsalted butter, diced into 1 Tbsp pieces, melted and cooled slightly
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1 cup (220g) packed light brown sugar
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1/4 cup (60ml) unsulphured molasses
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1 large egg
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup butter, nearly at room temperature (I like to use 1/4 c salted butter 1/4 c unsalted)
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1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, nearly at room temperature
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2 1/2 cups (325g) powdered sugar
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract