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Julia Gartland for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Samantha Seneviratne.

Sticky Cranberry Gingerbread

By Melissa Clark

Filled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled StarFilled Star

4,184

1 1/2 hours plus cooling

Makes 8 to 10 servings

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