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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 1 c. shortening
- 1 c. white sugar
- 1 farm fresh egg
- 2 t. pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 c. spiced rum (I used Captain Morgan’s.)
- 1 t. anise seeds
- 3 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 t. fine sea salt
- 1 t. baking powder
- 1/4 t. cinnamon
- 1/2 t. sugar
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