"Little bites of sugar and spice!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/3 cup cocoa powder
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1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
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1 tablespoon cloves
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1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
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2 teaspoon allspice
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1 teaspoon ginger
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1/2 teaspoon white pepper
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 1/4 cup brown sugar
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3 eggs
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2/3 cup buttermilk
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1/2 cup molasses
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1 cup hot water
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1 cup raisins
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2 cups powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2-3 tablespoons water