I am baking this recipe right now. I'm using a williams-sonoma whoppie-pie baking pan, as my oven can be unpredictable (rental unit!). I heaping tablespoon, patted down a bit, on 375 for 10 minutes has been perfect. I came back to see if anyone had tried making the filling without the ClearJel - glad to see someone had already asked! :D I made the following tweaks: used 50/50 molasses and chai-infused local honey - I find the molasses a mite powerful. Would've used 50% Lyle's Golden Syrup but och, none in the cupboard. I used 50/50 cinnamon and cadamom. I LOVE chai-spiced baked goods. I also added a generous turn of fresh-ground black pepper. I add ground pepper to everything, tho. I plan to make the filling with a bit o' cream sherry. Thanks so much for this wonderful recipe! Happy holidays - Johnny's Girl Thanks for sharing your spicy version. I don't use cardamon as much as I should, I really love it as a spice. Happy baking in 2012. ~ MaryJane

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