"These fragrant sweets are perfect for packing in lunches.For a fun spin, add 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom to the batter when you add the cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 cup (2 sticks) plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 cup
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2 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
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1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
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1 cup (2 sticks) plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 cup pumpkin pureé
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/4 cup water
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1 pound pitted dates (about 3 cups), roughly chopped
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1 cup chopped pecans, toasted