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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 2½ cups (12 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (7 ounces) granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
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