INGREDIENTS
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For gingerbread dough:
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3/4 cup (3/8 lb.) butter, at room temperature
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3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
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1/4 cup light or dark molasses
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2 large egg yolks
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons ground ginger
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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For plain dough:
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1 cup (1/2 lb.) butter, at room temperature
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt