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INGREDIENTS
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3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting and rolling (see Cook's Note)
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3 tablespoons ground ginger
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon fine salt
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3/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter cut into 1-inch pieces, at room temperature
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup molasses
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1 large egg
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2 cups confectioners' sugar
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1/4 cup meringue powder (egg white powder)
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Cinnamon candies, such as Red Hots, chocolate chips, raisins or other candies for decorating