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Correo Electrónico
Ingredientes
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup (or homemade invert sugar syrup)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup peanuts (or any other nuts)
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened (I use coconut oil, but margarine would work, too)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, optional
- 1 teaspoon baking soda How to make it:
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