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Correo Electrónico
Raciónes: 12
Ingredientes
- All-purpose flour – 1 cup
- Baking soda – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – 1/4 teaspoon
- Butter – 100 gms, chopped
- Dark chocolate – 150 gms, chopped
- Eggs – 3
- Light brown sugar – 1/2 cup, tightly packed
- Granulated white sugar – 1/4 cup
- Light corn syrup/ Honey – 3 tablespoons, I used honey
- Vanilla extract – 1/2 teaspoon
- For Topping
- Sugar – 1 cup
- Water – 1/4 cup
- Light corn syrup/honey/liquid glucose – 1 tablespoon, I used liquid glucose
- Fresh cream – 1/3 cup
- Butter – 1 tablespoon
- Almond slivers – 1 cup, toasted
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 70g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 278 | |
| Calories from Fat 118 | 42% |
| Total Fat 13.34g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 8.18g | 33% |
| Trans Fat 0.01g | |
| Cholesterol 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium 222mg | 9% |
| Potassium 101mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 39.62g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.9g | 3% |
| Sugars 37.46g | 25% |
| Protein 1.39g | 2% |
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