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-Amanda's Spice Cookies/Spekulaas
+Amanda's Spice Cookies
-  * 2 1/4 c AP flour
+  * 2 1/4 cups (300 grams) AP flour
   * 2 tsp baking soda
+  * 1 tsp salt
   * 2 tsp cinnamon
-  * 1 tsp ground cloves
+  * 1/2 tsp black pepper
-  * 1 tsp ground ginger
+  * 1 tsp cardamom
-  * 1/2 tsp nutmeg
+  * 1 tsp cloves
-  * 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
+  * 1 tsp ginger
-  * 1 tsp salt
+  * 1 tsp galangal
-  * 3/4 c margarine
+  * 1 tsp dried orange peel
-  * 1 c granulated sugar
-  * 1/2 cup brown sugar
-  * 1/8 cup molasses
-  * 1/8 cup maple syrup
-  * *optional* for a gingersnap type crisp cookie add 4 tsp applesauce
+(Ratios and exact spices should be adjusted to bakers tastes and the contents of their spice cabinet)
+  - Sift dry ingredients together and set aside
+  - In stand mixer cream together on high
+  - 3/4 cup (1.5 sticks) butter
+  - 1 cup granulated sugar
+  - 1/2 cupbcown sugar  until light ( ~ 3 minutes)
+Then add
+  * 1/8 c applesauce
+  * 1/8 c maple syrup
+  * 1/8 c molasses and mix until well combined
+  - Add dry ingredients and mix until just combined
+  - Bake at 375F for 7-8 minutes space well as cookies will spread
-Heat oven to 375 and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Sifts together flour, baking powder, spices and salt and set bowl aside. Beat margarine with the sugars on high speed until light. Add molasses (and applesauce if using) and mix well. Add in the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Roll into balls or use a spoon to drop dough onto cookie sheets. Bake for 8-12 minutes.
+Makes 5- 7 dozen cookies when using ~ 1/2 tablespoon portions of dough