INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup (4 oz) packed brown sugar
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1/4 cup (2oz) white sugar
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1 stick (4 oz) unsalted butter, softened
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2 eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup (5 oz) all-purpose flour
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1 cup (5 oz) whole wheat flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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2 teaspoons cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup (4 oz) milk
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2 to 2 1/2 cups pears, unpeeled and diced small (2 medium-sized pears, about 11 oz whole)
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Cinnamon-and-Sugar for sprinkling on top
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Optional: 1/4 cup chopped candied ginger, 1/2 cup chopped nuts, 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips