INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup (1/4 lb.) butter, at room temperature
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3/4 cup sugar
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1/2 cup dark molasses
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1/4 cup minced fresh ginger
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3 large eggs
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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1 cup coarsely chopped toasted blanched almonds (see notes)