INGREDIENTS
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Cooking spray
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3 c. all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for pans
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1 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
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1 tsp. baking powder
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1 tsp. baking soda
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1 tsp. ground ginger
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1 tsp. ground cinnamon
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1 tsp. ground cardamom
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1/4 tsp. ground cloves
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1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
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1 c. unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 c. packed light brown sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 c. unsulphered molasses
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1 1/4 c. Buttermilk
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8 oz. cream cheese
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1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
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1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
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1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
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5 c. confectioners' sugar
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Packaged caramels
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Dark chocolate, melted
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Pretzel sticks
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Pie dough scraps