INGREDIENTS
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2⅓ cups all purpose flour
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2 teaspoons ground ginger
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½ teaspoon ground allspice
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon ground cloves
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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scant ¼ teaspoon salt
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pinch of freshly ground black pepper
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1 cup sugar, divided into two ½ cup portions
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½ cup packed light brown sugar
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2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened but still cool
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1 large egg
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⅓ cup molasses