INGREDIENTS
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2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
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1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
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3/4 cup (180ml) unsulphured or dark molasses
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3/4 cup (180ml) hot water (about100°F (38°C))
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1/2 cup (115g; 1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature1
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1/3 cup (67g) packed light or dark brown sugar
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1 largeegg, at room temperature
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 cup (120g) confectioners' sugar, sifted
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2-3 Tablespoons (30-45ml) orange juice