Spices

• 6 tbsp granulated white sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/8 tsp ground allspice
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• pinch ground cloves
• 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter
• 2 cups all purpose flour, spooned and leveled
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
• 4 egg yolks at room temperature
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 tbsp heavy cream
• 1/2 tbsp molasses