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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter softened, at room temp
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 8 oz flour*
- 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted almonds
- 1/2 cup finely crushed potato chips
- 2 tbs sugar
- 1/4 tsp butter
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