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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- Prep time: 15 mins
- Cook time: 20 mins
- Total time: 35 mins
- ½ cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup unrefined or granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon + ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon espresso powder
- 6 tablespoons cold butter
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons hot water
- ½ teaspoon espresso powder
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