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Ingredients
- 2-2/3 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
- 3 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon, divided
- 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 2 Cups Packed Dark Brown Sugar (I used TJâs organic brown sugar)
- 1 Cup Dairy-Free Margarine, at room temperature (I used Earth Balance Soy-Free, which is salted)
- 2 Large Eggs, at room temperature (see notes above for egg-free/vegan option)
- 1 Tablespoon Real Vanilla Extract
- 2 Tablespoons Sugar
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