INGREDIENTS
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7-1/2 oz. (1-2/3 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour
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1-1/2 tsp. ground ginger
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1 tsp. ground cinnamon
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1/2 tsp. baking soda
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1/4 tsp. table salt
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1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
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1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 lb. (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, completely softened at room temperature
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3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
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1 large egg yolk
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3 Tbs. molasses
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Tip: For the best results, measure your flour by weight instead of volume. (1 cup of all-purpose flour equals 4-1/2 oz.) If you don’t have a scale, be sure to use the proper technique when filling your measuring cups.