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Ingredientes
- 1 1/2 c. creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 c/ butter or margarine
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 lb. confectioner’s sugar
- 6 oz. chocolate chips
- 2 Tbsp. solid vegetable shortening
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