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Receta Ginger-molasses spice cookies (copycat Ivins' Spice Wafers)
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Ingredientes
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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