INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground ginger, or more to taste
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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8 tablespoons (1 stick) cool unsalted butter, cut into pieces
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1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
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1 cup light brown sugar, packed
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1/3 cup molasses (not blackstrap)
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1/4 cup egg whites (from about 2 eggs)