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Correo Electrónico
Ingredientes
- 3 T instant espresso
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1½ cups sugar
- ¾ cup (1½ sticks/6 oz) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 t vanilla
- 2 cups (252 g) AP flour
- ½ t fine sea salt
- ¾ cup miniature chocolate chips, optional
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